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- Wallingford, Oxfordshire (St Peter's Church)
St Peter's is a picturesque Thames-side landmark with an elegant open-work spire and octagonal belfry.
The previous church on this site was destroyed during the Civil War.
The gorgeous Georgian interior features a beautiful coffered ceiling and a rounded apse.
Inlaid in the floor is the tomb of Sir William Blackstone (died 1780), and other members of his family author of the renowned Legal Commentaries.
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.
Wallingford town centre; the church is in Thames Street, opposite the Baptist chapel and within 100 yards of the river; the distinctive church spire provides a good landmark
Nearest railway station: Cholsey (2.6 miles)
SU 609 895
01/05/12
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St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren, Oxfordshire
A charming church on the bank of the Thames
Church of St John the Baptist, Mongewell, Oxfordshire
A romantic ruin by the Thames
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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.
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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.
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire County Guide (PDF, 4.8mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren, Oxfordshire
A charming church on the bank of the Thames
Newnham Murren, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BW
See church page
Church of St John the Baptist, Mongewell, Oxfordshire
A romantic ruin by the Thames
Mongewell, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BU
See church page
St Katherine's Church, Chiselhampton, Oxfordshire
Loved by John Betjeman
Chislehampton, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 7XF
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 Oxfordshire churches are in CCT’s West region.
Visit the River Thames – from the Cotswolds to London
Oxfordshire & the Cotswolds Tourist Information website
Oxfordshire Online Tourist Guide
Oxfordshire Local History Information
Oxfordshire Family History Society
Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust
Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology
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 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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