St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church, North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZ
St Peter's is a multi-period church with surviving medieval features. There is a wall niche in the south aisle of the church, a remnant of the medieval church wall. The original central tower was replaced with a west tower in 1758. The clock was added to the tower in 1866. An earthquake in 1692 caused damage to the church and the windows at the aisles are subsequent to this date. Wrought-iron scroll work on the door at the southwest corner is particularly fine and is believed to be from the 13th century. Steps leading down to an unusual charnel house built in the early 16th century are at the northeast corner. The pulpit is a fine piece of late 17th century work and the massive font is from 1859 by C F Hayward. The galleries with their attractive panelling were added in the Georgian times (18th century). See the website for more information.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday 07 September:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Sunday 08 September:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday 12 September:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday 13 September:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Sunday 15 September:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location & directions
St Peter's Church, North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZ
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Disabled access is via gates near Coop Bank on High Street
