St Peter & St Paul

The first thing the visitor will notice about East Harling's church is the very distinctive pinnacled wooden and lead cased spirelet, or fleche, crowning the tower.

East Harling, Norfolk

Opening times

The church is open during summer months (April to October) between 10am and 4pm daily.
Contact us for access outside these times.

Address

Church Road
East Harling
Norfolk
NR16 2NB

The church was almost entirely rebuilt in the 15th century, in magnificent style, largely with funds provided by Anne Harling.

The most outstanding feature is the enormous east window, full of 15th century stained glass. It was donated to the church by Sir Robert Wingfield, second husband of Anne Harling. The glass was removed from the church during the 17th century and taken to East Harling Hall, perhaps so as to protect it from iconoclasts.

At some point after 1736, when the hall was sold, the glass was put back in the church. It was removed once again during World War II and put back in 1947. The glass depicts many scenes from the life of Christ. The faces, clothes and backgrounds are beautifully observed. There are lovely stained glass angels in the north clerestory but these are not so easy to view.

The church contains many memorials, including the tomb of Anne Harling. In the south aisle there is an excellent 15th century screen, and the hammerbeam roofs are very good.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Church shop or souvenirs

  • Car park at church

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Community cafe held in the church, every 1st Saturday of the month 10am to 12noon; lots of tea, coffee and oodles of yummy cake!

  • Church of England

Contact information

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