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St Peter & St Paul

We are an Anglican church that serves God in the town of Newport Pagnell, is friendly and welcoming and offers a place for worship, fellowship and prayer for all.

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire

Opening times

Summer opening times March to October:
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm.
Saturday 8.30am to 5pm.
Sunday 12noon to 5pm.

Winter opening times November to February:
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm.
Saturday 8.30am to 4pm.
Sunday 12noon to 4pm.

Address

High Street
Newport Pagnell
Buckinghamshire
MK16 8AR

The church of St Peter & St Paul stands on a hill overlooking the valleys of two rivers, the Great Ouse and the Lovat (also known as the Ousel).

This hill has been the site of a church, and for a long time a castle too, since at least the time of the Normans. In 1066 the town was known just as Newport (meaning ‘New town’ or ‘New Market’), and it was in the 11th century that the Lord of the manor, Faulk Paganel added his name to the town.

Like most churches, Newport’s church has been rebuilt and added to over the centuries. That unknown early church was replaced with what was believed to be a cross-shaped church, with the tower at the centre of the cross, but in the 14th century the tower was destroyed, the nave was rebuilt, transepts removed and the aisles were rebuilt or added. Local records show that a new tower was built onto the west end of the nave about 1540.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Sunday 8am Holy Communion, 9.30am Sung Communion followed by coffee, 6pm Evensong.

  • Wednesday 9.30am Said Communion followed at 10am by coffee and chat.

  • Church of England

  • Foundation Grant, £4,500, 2022

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

Contact information

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