Our Lady and St Peter's Church, East Grinstead, Roman Catholic church in East Grinstead, England.
Description
Our Lady and St Peter's Church is a Catholic church built in Romanesque Revival style, featuring rounded arches, carved stone details, and decorative stained glass windows. The interior displays windows created by Hardman & Co, a notable designer of ecclesiastical stained glass.
History
Architect Frederick Walters designed the church in 1897, with construction completed on 2 October 1898. This came after the establishment of a Catholic mission in the town in 1879.
Culture
This place serves as a gathering point for the local Catholic community in East Grinstead. It forms part of a parish that also includes St Bernard's Church in Lingfield, connecting worshippers across the area.
Practical
Services take place on Saturday evenings at 6:15 PM and Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM, with weekday masses at 9:30 AM. It is worth checking current opening times before visiting to ensure the church is accessible.
Did you know?
Sir Edward Blount, a banker and founder of Blount Père et Fils Bank, and his wife Lady Gertrude initiated the original Catholic mission from their country house at Imberhorne Manor. This private commitment paved the way for the church that would later be built.
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