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- Claydon, Suffolk (St Peter's Church)
On a commanding site above the Gipping Valley, St Peter’s was commissioned by eccentric High Church rector, George Drury.
It is stunning, full of vibrant stained glass and extravagant carvings. Drury himself was responsible for the design of the stained glass in the east and west windows and he may also have carved some of the stonework.
The surviving 19th-century fittings are all of high quality and also bear the stamp of Father Drury’s personality.
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4 miles north west of Ipswich, off A14
Nearest railway station: Westerfield (2.7 miles), Ipswich (3.9 miles). Bus route numbers 18A/414/988.
TM 137 499
01/05/12
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St Mary's Church, Akenham, Suffolk
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Church of St Mary-at-the-Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk
A Medieval dockside church
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Heritage site
Flatford Cottage and Mill
National Trust property
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Suffolk County Guide (PDF, 4.85mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Suffolk. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Mary's Church, Akenham, Suffolk A rural church on the edge of modern life Akenham, Akenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6TQ
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Church of St Mary-at-the-Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk A Medieval dockside church Foundation Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1BU
See church page
St Mary's Church, Washbrook, Suffolk A remote and peaceful place Washbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3HQ
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Suffolk churches are in CCT’s South East region.
Suffolk Family History Society
Suffolk Institute of Archaeology & History
Suffolk Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There are some steps into church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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I loved this church and thought the work of the zealous vicar were remarkable.
Also so wonderful to find it open every day.