St Mary

The coastal parish of Climping (also spelled Clymping), just west of the River Arun, has a remarkably sturdy looking church that is said to have begun life as a Norman watchtower.

Clymping, Sussex

Opening times

Church open most days during daylight hours.

Address

Church Lane
Clymping
Sussex
BN18 0BY

An exuberant Romanesque doorway and narrow windows with zigzag carving would have made the tower an outstanding building in its own right, but around 1220, some 50 years after it was completed, it was joined by an Early English church, with steeply pitched roof and simple, slender lancet windows.

The resulting composite early medieval building is a delight, both inside and out.

Key features

Spectacular stained glass
Glorious furnishings
Fascinating churchyard
Captivating architecture

Facilities

Walkers & cyclists welcome
Space to secure your bike
Parking within 250m
On street parking at church
Level access to the main areas
Dog friendly
Accessible toilets nearby

Denomination

Church of England

Contact information

Email the church

01243 552062

Church website

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Opening times

Address

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