Top Things to do in East Sussex
The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in East Sussex, England
Discover the best top things to do in East Sussex, United Kingdom including St Leonard, Hollington -Church-in-the-Wood, Berwick Church, The Chapel Royal, St Saviour's Church, All Saints Church, St Bartholomew's Church, The Assumption of Blessed Mary and St Nicholas Church, St. Mary's Parish Church, St. Thomas the Martyr, St Anthony of Padua.
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1. St Leonard, Hollington -Church-in-the-Wood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By slinky12_10 - Hastings, United Kingdom
I love this little church. It hasn't changed since I was a little girl. I don't think it's open all the time, so if you wanted to go inside you would have to find out when it's open. It's lovely to wander around the graveyard, it's so peaceful and special. The woods behind the church are great if you have a dog or just want to wander through the woods. There are loads of paths if you fancy just seeing where it takes you. If you like churches, this is definitely one to see.
2. Berwick Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Bluebellplasnewydd - Cardiff, United Kingdom
The church is close to the A27 but the best way to visit is by walking from Alfriston along tracks through planted fields. It is welcoming and surprisingly open. There are a number of 18th century gravestones and a war memorial in the cemetery. The inside has murals all over the walls that can be lit up by flicking a switch. The murals are 20th century and represent local life. It is all well kept. If walking you go back the way you came. Allow about 2 hours return and then you can visit one of the many pubs in Alfriston (in better times).
3. The Chapel Royal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. St Saviour's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
St Saviour’s Church is a masterpiece of Victorian Church architecture inspired by the Oxford Movement of the mid-19th century. There is a marvelous array of Mosaics designed by Clayton and Bell, a beautifully painted sanctuary arch, a splendid 'Rederos' and a lot of stained glass. It also has a very ornate Baptistry – all fine examples of the craftsmanship of the 'Arts and Crafts' movement.
5. All Saints Church
6. St Bartholomew's Church
7. The Assumption of Blessed Mary and St Nicholas Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Built by the fifth Sir William de Etchingham, Lord of the Manor, the sturdy Church of the Assumption of Blessed Mary and St Nicholas in Etgchingham is mainly 14th century. It was cobnstructed of sandstone and, unusually, has a central tower. Whilst central towers are common in cathedrals and monastic churches they are relatively rare in parish churches. Sir William was buried in front of the altar in 1389. The monumental brass over his grave shows him in armour, his hands in an attitude of praying and there is a lion couchant at his feet. However, his head is no longer there. At the foot of his grave there is an Anglo-Norman inscription which reads "Of earth I was made ansd formed and to earth I have returned. William de Etchingham was my name: God have pity on my soul. And you who pass by, pray to God for my soul, which passed away, as God willed, about midnight on the 18th January in the year of our Lord 1388." This is the oldest brass in Sussex bearing a date. Immediately to the west of the fifth Sir William there is a brass to the sixth Sir William, his second wife, Joan, and their son Thomas. The choir stalls are one of the most impiortant features of the Church. They all retain their misericords; shelves which were placed on the underside of hinged seat to give support to those using the stalls when standing. There are some medieval glass remnants in the east window in the north aisle. These are the roundels portraying St Matthew, St Mark, St Luke and St John. The font is early English and predates this Church built by the fifth Sir William; so it must have been used in an earlier church on this site...It is raised on a plinth because, in those days, mainly children were baptised and they were totally immersed. Although not as elegant as the perpendicular churches which followed, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary and St Nicholas possesses a stark beauty all of its own.
8. St. Mary's Parish Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 791 reviews
For more than 900 years the Parish Church of Rye, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, has dominated the hill on which the old town stands. Today, if you wish, you can climb the church tower where, from the top, you can see magnificent views of Rye and the surrounding countryside. St Mary's is open to visitors every day of the year, except for Christmas Day, from 9.15Am - 5.15Pm in summer and 9.15Am - 4.15Pm in winter. Admission to the church is FREE. The Visitor Centre stocks a good range of postcards, Christian greetings cards, prayer cards, books, gifts and Christian jewellery. The Tower, which is open every day (weather permitting) for a charge, has become a popular place for marriage proposals!
Reviewed By CharlesMilneAtkinson - Berlin, Germany
Well worth the very narrow stairs and ladders to get the best view of the town and particularly Rye Castle.
9. St. Thomas the Martyr
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
The Church of St Thomas the Martyr in Winchelsea is a very interesting, historic church both inside and outside. Inside it is light and airy with beautiful stained-glass windows and some interesting graves. Outside, there is evidence of how the church should have developed and, again, some interesting graves; particularly that of Spike Milligan.
