Walpole St Peter's Church in west Norfolk.

Walpole St Peter's Church

Church Road,Wisbech

A masterpiece of 14thC architecture. Famous annual flower festival. A wonderful example of church architecture set amongst the peaceful village setting of Walpole St Peter.

We attract 1000's of visitors annually. St Peter's, known as 'the Cathedral of the Fens', is a large Perpendicular church, with huge windows, including a beautiful east stained glass window, numerous fine examples of carvings in wood and stone, many unique features such as 'the hudd', 'the bolt hole', the painted lower wood-screen, the magnificent Jacobean front cover, the high 'high' alter and fine medieval pews. The effect is both of transcedance and warmth, tranquility and airiness. The famous annual flower festival, always the 1st week in June is still one of the finest in the country.

Light refreshments for visiting groups can be arranged by prior appointment

Facilities

  • Regional Tourist Board Member
  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Public toilets
  • Children welcome
  • Free Parking
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Wheelchairs available

Opening times

Open all year usually from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Location

Walpole St Peter's Church,
Church Road,
Walpole St. Peter,
Wisbech,
Norfolk,
PE14 7NS

Directions

By Road: well signed from the A47 and A17 between Wisbech and King's Lynn.

The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, which is 9 miles away.

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