Church of St Edward the Martyr, Brookwood

The Church of St Edward the Martyr occupies a site within Brookwood Cemetery with two chapel buildings and monastic facilities spread across its grounds. The 1909 structure houses a shrine and maintains Orthodox Christian collections on its property.

The building was constructed in 1909 and later taken over in 1982 by the Saint Edward Brotherhood to serve as a monastery. Its founding coincided with the arrival of the remains of an Anglo-Saxon king from the 10th century, who died in 978.

The monastery holds daily services with a small community of British monks and welcomes Orthodox Christians to join Sunday and feast day celebrations. The spaces reflect how English history and Orthodox faith come together in daily practice.

The site sits a short walk from Brookwood railway station, making it straightforward to reach. Visitors can find religious items, books, and related publications available on the grounds.

The relics come from an English king whose story is deeply tied to the early formation of the English state. This connection between English monarchy and Orthodox veneration is uncommon to find in Western Europe.

Location: Woking

GPS coordinates: 51.29946,-0.62410

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03