Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- First Turn
Oxford, OX2 8AQ
Oxfordshire - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1047300, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q26299404, OpenStreetMap, www.stpeterswolvercote.org
Before visiting St Peter's Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About St Peter's Church
St Peter’s Church, on First Turn in Wolvercote, Oxford, is the local Anglican parish church and remains in use for worship. It forms part of the Diocese of Oxford and is protected as a Grade II listed building.
Worship on this site may date from the later 12th century, and records confirm a chapel here in 1236. The surviving western tower is thought to be 14th-century work, with two storeys, a crenellated top and two sundials. Apart from this tower, the medieval structure was taken down in 1859. Charles Buckeridge designed the replacement, built in 1860 over the earlier footings in a Gothic Revival interpretation of the Decorated style. Historic furnishings include a simply patterned Norman font and an ornate memorial to Sir John Walter, his two wives and their children. The stained glass includes an east window from 1882 illustrating central events in Christ’s life, and a colourful 1976 Palm Sunday design by John Piper, made by Patrick Reyntiens.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Peter's Church?⌄
St Peter's Church is at First Turn, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AQ.
What denomination is St Peter's Church?⌄
St Peter's Church in Oxford belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Peter's Church building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
How do I contact St Peter's Church?⌄
You can reach St Peter's Church through its website at www.stpeterswolvercote.org.
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