Thanks for dropping in… Whether you live locally or are visiting, you are welcome to any of the services or events described in these pages. The heart of any church is worshipping God. We hope these pages will give you a little bit more information about this church’s ‘heart’.
Situated in the heart of West Huntspill, Somerset, St Peter and All Hallows is one of three Anglican churches in the Benefice of The Huntspills and Mark, in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
To find out what’s happening in the churches in the Benefice of The Huntspills and Mark, why not explore the community page and the calendar below. Please note events for all 3 locations are included, so ensure you check the venue to avoid disappointment. Each event will be denoted with EH (East Huntspill), WH (West Huntspill) or M (Mark) for quick identification. Looking forward to seeing you.
Everybody is welcome at all our church services and events. St Peter & All Hallows Church is open daily 10am – 4pm.
Five things to know about St. Peter & All Hallows
- 13th Cent ancient jewel of the Somerset levels. A Christian community existed here at Huntspill from before AD 787 when, during the reign of the Saxon King Offa, the manor and land at Huntspill being given to Glastonbury Abbey.
- A list of Rectors from 1278 are displayed on the northeast wall of the Nave.
- The earliest part of the church to be seen now is the Nave with its late 13th century windows, large Ham stone pillars and string courses.
- Effigies in the niche on the South wall probably date from the 14th century and represent the Lord of the Manor, Sir Richard Cogan and his wife Isabella.
- In the December of 1878 a great fire destroyed the roof and interior furnishings, completely gutting the building, leaving only the walls standing and the Ham stone pillars now reddened by the heat of the fire as we see them today.
For enquires about St Peter and All Hallows Church West Huntspill contact Benefice Administrator Sara Puddy ehwhmchurch@outlook.com
Directions
St Peter and All Hallows Church
Church Rd,
West Huntspill,
Highbridge
TA9 3RN
From Bridgwater
Take the Bristol Road & A38 heading towards Highbridge & Burnham on sea
Continue on A38 until reaching the edge of West Huntspill
Turn left onto Church road
The Church will be found on the left
From Highbridge & Burnham on sea
Head southeast on Burnham Rd/B3139 toward Old Burnham Rd
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Church St/A38
Continue to follow the A38
Just after the Crossways Pub on the Left, turn right onto Church Rd
The Church will be found on the left