Welcome to St. Peter's Church, Chetnole.  Our church lies at the heart of this lovely Dorset village, right opposite the Chetnole Inn and the village hall. We have a regular congregation that is slowly growing, but the level of support enjoyed from volunteers across the village gives substance to the claim that the church is at the heart of the village both physically and spiritually. 

The village population numbers around 300. The village has a pub and its own halt on the Heart of Wessex railway line. The village hall is an Artsreach Dorset venue and hosts an annual Art Exhibition. There is a strong sense of a church community, and regular church services include a lay-led service where representatives of relevant charities or church groups are often invited to speak. 

Major festivals and services are very well supported and a thriving Friends group raises funds to maintain the fabric of the church. Many other volunteers are responsible for flower arranging, cleaning and maintenance of the churchyard.