Kirby Bellars: St Peter

St. Peter’s church is remarkably lavish for such a small village. Made of ironstone and beautifully decorated, it was transferred to the Augustinian Canons of the priory to the north in 1359. The impressive tower has an ashlar spire, with very low broaches, which can be seen throughout the northern sections of the saucer-shaped Wreake Valley. The nave at the core of the present building dates from the early 13th Century and was built in the early English Gothic style.

Unfortunately, the church has recently been the victim of copper theft from a large section of the roof, and efforts are underway to finance the necessary repairs.

Get in touch

Mr Vic Allsop (Administrator)

SWF Group Office
Great Dalby Methodist Church
29 Main Street
Great Dalby
Leicestershire

LE14 2ET
Vic Allsop, Administrator (Tuesday & Friday)
01664 561909 (Tu+Fr)
What's on

Tower Bellringing practice

Occurring
Friday 13 June 2025, Friday 27 June 2025, Friday 11 July 2025, Friday 25 July 2025, Friday 08 August 2025, Friday 22 August 2025, Friday 12 September 2025, Friday 26 September 2025, Friday 10 October 2025, Friday 24 October 2025, Friday 14 November 2025, Friday 28 November 2025, Friday 12 December 2025, Friday 26 December 2025 Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Kirby Bellars: St Peter
Address
Main Street Kirby Bellars Leicestershire, LE14 2EE, United Kingdom

Tower Bellringing practices take place on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Please either get in touch or turn up at the church, if you are interested in getting involved and learning to bell ring.

Our Family of 6 villages, 8 churches

The Rogation service took place at Hillcrest Farm, at 3pm, on Sunday 25th May 2025, with kind permission of Richard and Clair Ingham

Safeguarding

Our parish of the Upper Wreake is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the guidance and policies of the House of Bishops and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Leicester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.