St Peter’s – East Bridgford

The Parish of East Bridgford, Kneeton and Flintham

A church has stood on the site since the 11th century. It was recorded in Domesday book of 1086, and is one of the oldest confirmed sites of Christian worship in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.

The main feature remaining of the 13th century church is the chancel. In the 14th century the octagonal pillar, chancel arch, side aisles and south porch were built. In the 18th century the tower was rebuilt.

Services

Sung Communion currently takes place on the first and fourth Sundays at 9.15am. On the second Sunday  there is a “Pancakes and Praise" family service at 10.00am - this is a contemporary informal service .

Refreshments follow all morning services, and pancakes and croissants are served before the Pancakes and Praise service.

There is a monthly sung Evensong on the third Sunday every month and a Book of Common Prayer communion at 10am every Wednesday.

St Peter's church has a robed choir.

There are a variety of additional services at Festival times during the year including Easter, St Peter's Feast Sunday, Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas. The Christingle services on Christmas Eve are a well-established village occasion. 

Accessibility 

St Peter's has the following features available in Church:

• Toilet 
• Step free access suitable for wheelchairs 
• Hearing loop/AV system
• Kitchen and refreshments

Eco Church

 St Peter's won the Bronze Eco Church award early in 2024 and the Silver Award in October 2024. We are committed to making our church more sustainable and to looking after our environment, including keeping a section of our churchyard unmown during the summer. We have recently installed bat boxes and a bug hotel in the churchyard to encourage wildlife to thrive.

Choir

The Choir of St Peter’s, East Bridgford is currently recruiting singers (+18) who would like to be part of something quite special and of good musical quality. The choir is under professional direction and all would be made welcome, particularly experienced music readers. The choir sings a wide genre of Sacred music at least three times per month and rehearses Thursday evenings at 6:30pm at the church. Please just come along for a supportive and welcoming introduction. 

Church Bells

St. Peter’s has a ring of 8 bells, the tenor weighing just over 11 cwt.

Our main source of information about the bells is the History of East Bridgford written by the Reverend Du Boulay Hill (1850 – 1938). Rector of St. Peter’s for many years, he led a strong team of ringers after the great war.

In 1553 there were 3 bells.

The 5th (old 3rd) is the oldest bell. It was recast in 1631 and bears the inscription ‘Jesus be our spede’.

The second oldest bell is the 3rd (old treble). This was cast in 1649, the year the civil war ended. 

By the 17th century there were six bells, and in 2002, two further bells, a treble and a 2nd were added during a refurbishment.

Bellringers

We have a keen team of bellringers who praactise on Monday evenings and who play twice a month before services, as well as being available for special occasions. Teams of bellringers from across the area visit throughout the year.