Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5NH
West Sussex - Built
- 901
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1027872, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594968, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Nicolas
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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Nicolas
St Nicolas is a Church of England church in Old Shoreham, the historic inland settlement now within Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. Standing beside the River Adur, it is protected as a Grade I listed building in recognition of its architectural and historic significance.
Founded around 900, the church may occupy the location of an earlier fifth-century place of worship. Parts of the Anglo-Saxon fabric survive, including thick nave walls and a sealed doorway. Extensive work around 1140 created the cross-shaped plan, replacing the earlier tower with the present Norman central tower and adding transepts, chapels and a new eastern end. Flint rubble forms the main structure, with stone detailing and a roof of Horsham stone slabs. The chancel was lengthened during the 14th century, while restoration in 1839–40 rebuilt the transepts and renewed many windows. Unusual medieval carvings beneath the tower include sombre human faces and figures of a cat and an elf.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Nicolas?⌄
St Nicolas in Shoreham-by-Sea belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Nicolas building?⌄
The building dates from 901. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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