St Peter and St Paul's Church, Aldeburgh

St Peter and St Paul's Church is a parish building featuring a fourteenth-century tower that rises prominently above the surrounding roofline, complemented by an early sixteenth-century nave. The north and south sides display distinct architectural features reflecting different periods of construction and modification.

Construction of the current building began in 1525, replacing an earlier structure documented in the eleventh-century Domesday Book. The site had served religious purposes for centuries before this version was erected.

The church is associated with composer Benjamin Britten, commemorated through a stained glass window created by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens. Visitors can see this modern artwork that reflects the deep connection between the building and the town's musical heritage.

Regular services are held throughout the week, including Wednesday mornings, and the building features a complete ring of eight bells. Access to the interior is available at set times, and information boards inside help visitors learn about the space.

The interior preserves a font dating to 1320, remarkable for surviving damage inflicted in 1643 when iconoclasts led by William Dowsing destroyed religious artwork throughout the region. This object endured one of the most destructive periods in English church history.

Location: Aldeburgh

GPS coordinates: 52.15500,1.59990

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24