The origins of Lyminster Church lie in the 10th century when there was probably a Church on the site as well as a Saxon Benedictine Nunnery. The Nunnery was re-founded by the Earl of Arundel as a priory of the Norman Abbey of Almanesches. In the mid 1400's the priory was suppressed by Henry VI and all its possesions were given to the new foundation of Eton College.

The present walls of the Church date from about 1040. The Nave was the Parish Church and the Chancel (where the choir stalls are) was originally the Nuns Church. The North Aisle, where you now come into the Church, was added in about 1170, and the east end of it, where the font now is, was a little chapel.

Whilst retaining it's historic character and beauty, Lyminster Church is nowadays a modern place of worship with a strong congregation and sense of community. Both traditional (BCP) and Common Worship are in use with a strong choral tradition. A robed choir and Clergy vestments are used. The bells are rung every Sunday for services as well as for special occasions such as weddings.

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