About Us

Built in 1852 by local architect Thomas Hellyer, St. Peter's Church in Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, was consecrated for public worship and is a Grade II listed building. Its ecclesiastical parish was officially formed in 1853 from parts of Arreton and Newchurch. The site was donated by Thomas Willis Fleming. 

Today, the church retains its position as a central gathering space in the community.  Many strands of village life in Havenstreet – school, post office, shops – have now gone, but our parish church of St. Peter remains. It is a place where local people have worshipped, prayed, been baptised, married and buried since it was built in 1852. It holds and keeps alive the social memory of the parish.
The church was constructed using rough local limestone rubble, stone dressings, and steeply pitched red tile roofs in the 'early English' style. Key architectural and historical notes include: 

• Construction: Built by a local builder known as Mr. Damp. It features a chancel, nave, south porch, and a bell turret containing a single bell cast in 1852. 
• Rood Screen: An intricate open-tracery rood screen was added as a memorial to the Reverend H.N. Thompson, who served as vicar from 1897 to 1909. 
• War Memorials: The churchyard contains Commonwealth War Graves honoring two soldiers from the Hampshire Regiment who died during the First World War.

We have a Eucharist service every fourth Sunday and, on the first Sunday of the month we have Evensong.  At Christmas, we have a carols by candlelight services and the church is full of people and looks beautiful with all the candles.  The acoustic in the church is lovely and enhances the music.  

We have weddings, baptisms and funerals.  All are very welcome and we would be happy to discuss this with you to arrange a suitable time.