About Us

The village of Levington is a vibrant community of about 260 people.  St Peter's church, which is in the heart of the village, is probably 13th to 14th century in origin.   It is much admired by visitors, because of its simplicity and its position overlooking the river Orwell.

St Peter's Church is a small and uncomplicated church, but one well known for its welcoming atmosphere.  It is open daily for the use of the congregation and visitors alike: is an integral part of village life.

The view across the Orwell estuary is unforgettable and is complemented by the well-kept churchyard.

Notice the curious display of windows in the rendered south wall (including a former 13th century low-side window), the elegant east window of Tudor brick, the rustic porch, with maybe 14C timbers and the sturdy brick tower of c.1476 (its upper-parts rebuilt in 1636 [a bequest from Sir Robert Hitcham]: the oldest of its three bells is dated 1480.

Inside, the walls lean outwards with age: go into the porch/vestry to see just how much!  From the 1400s, enjoy the arch-braced nave roof, the carved rood-beam straddling the church and the East Anglian font.  From the 1600s the carved pulpit, the communion rails and from the 1700s the sanctuary panelling from the former Brightwell Hall.  The pews are 19th century and from the 20th century the St Francis window (1954) and the altar table, made by a Levington craftsman in 1995.

The Friends of St Peter's was founded in 1998, to preserve and care for the fabric of St Peter's Church, and maintain the churchyard.  It has over 150 members and has now completed over 100 projects in church and churchyard.