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- Sudbury, Suffolk (St Peter's Church)
This vast, magnificent Medieval church dominates the town of Sudbury from the top of Market Hill.
It is largely a 15th-century rebuilding of a much earlier structure. Butterfield restored the stunning Victorian interior in 1854-1858.
Special things to see include:
Bodley redecorated the chancel in 1897 but in 1968, tragically, a large part of his original wall paintings were covered over with lime wash. Following the removal of a light switch, a tiny patch of this rich work was tantalisingly rediscovered.
Outside is a statue of Sudbury's most famous son, painter Thomas Gainsborough.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
Sudbury town centre
Nearest railway station: Sudbury (0.2 miles)
TL 875 414
01/05/12
Following on from the success of our Discover Wallpaintings project last year we are delighted to announce the launch of…
St Mary's Church, Chilton, Suffolk
Memories of the High Sheriff of Suffolk
All Saints' Church, Newton Green, Suffolk
Nativity scenes from history
Melford Hall
National Trust property
Lavenham Guildhall
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.
A walk round guide for St Peter's Church, Sudbury (PDF, 1.4mb)
This short, full colour walk round guide contains a floor plan of the church and highlights of things to see during your visit. You can purchase a printed copy of this from the church (50p) or download in advance (free/optional donation).Suffolk County Guide (PDF, 4.75mb)
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, Chilton, Suffolk
Memories of the High Sheriff of Suffolk
Chilton, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2ZB
See church page
All Saints' Church, Newton Green, Suffolk
Nativity scenes from history
Church Road, Newton Green, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0QP
See church page
Holy Trinity Church, Halstead, Essex
A church built by Sir Gilbert Scott
Trinity Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1JH
See church page
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.
Friends of St Peter Sudbury website
Contact telephone: 01787 378698
Contact email: rg292@cam.ac.uk
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 is a small step into the west door, but there is a portable ramp in place when the church is open.
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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