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St Peter

The parish church of St Peter dates from the 14th century and is a Grade II* listed building open to all.

North Wootton, Somerset

Opening times

9am to 5pm most days.

Address

High Street
North Wootton
Somerset
BA4 4AA

North Wootton village lies below the Mendip Hills looking across the Somerset levels to Glastonbury Tor. The parish includes the hamlet of Worminster and the scattered homes and farms of Redlake, Launcherley and Upper Westholme. The parish church of St Peter is a small and beautiful medieval building open for all.

It is the home of a welcoming regular congregation and widely used by villagers and others for celebrations and special services as well as weddings, baptisms and funerals.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Parking within 250m

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Church of England

  • Foundation Grant, £2,000, 2019

  • Our Foundation Grants fund urgent maintenance work and small repairs to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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