The present church dates from 1340 when the original Anglo-Saxon building was completely rebuilt and renovated. When complete the church had a tower but this was burnt down in 1776 rebuilt again. This tower lasted until the Second World War when a landmine that fell close by made it unsafe and it collapsed, never to be rebuilt.

The exterior of the parish church is unusual in that it has no tower or spire and also has a thatched roof.

Westleton is one of the eight parishes within the Yoxmere Confederation. The Vicar and Priest in charge is the Reverend Canon Richard J.Ginn, of Westleton Vicarage, Westleton IP17 3AQ.
Telephone 01728 648271
email  r.ginn@btinternet.com

The church has a wide variety of services at which both traditional and modern liturgies are used.

The church has fine acoustic qualities, which, combined with its light airy appearance, makes it a superb venue for concerts and recitals. These are held on a regular basis and details may be found in the Parish Magazine “The Yoxmere Fisherman”.

More information is available at the website:
http://www.benefice.co.uk

Wild Flower Festival 2009
                                             
Each year Westleton holds a Village Exhibition and Wild Flower Festival in St Peters Church and the Village Hall. The photographs below portray this splendid event.
                                           

                      
                                        Pew Ends, St Peters Church
                                               (Photo: Christine Myant)




                                 Porch, St Peters Church
                                        (Photo: Christine Myant)



                                    
                                  Interior, St Peters Church
                                    (Photo: Irene Lucas)
 

Key Change    

The church has launched an appeal for funds to make the building a more suitable venue for music concerts and other public events.

The work will involve restoring the organ and relocating it in order to accomodate a toilet, refreshment facilities and a vestry area.

Further details may be found on the website:
http://www.keychangewestleton.org                                   




                                        St Peters Church in early spring
                                              (Photo: Hillas Smith)