Welcome
St Thomas à Becket Church: ancient and peaceful, where you may seek and find your God.
Nestling at the end of Cliffe High Street, in the East Sussex county town of Lewes
Come to enjoy Sunday service
Welcome to St Thomas à Becket Church, a place of Christian worship to Almighty God since at least the 12th century.
Whether at our weekly Sunday sung Eucharist service at 9.45am, or during the week, St Thomas’ is always open to welcome you to the presence of God. Take a little time amid the busyness of daily life – be refreshed and renewed in peace.
You are very welcome. With blessings and best wishes to you,
Fr Herbert Associate Vicar
STOP PRESS: OUR ST THOMAS PATRONAL FESTIVAL: CHORAL EVENSONG, REFRESHMENTS AND HISTORY TALK, SUNDAY 6TH JULY, 4PM
- For private prayer, and to visit, the church is open every day. From October to end March we open at 8.30am and close at 3pm; from April to October 2025 we shall open at 8.30am and close at 5pm.
- We have a range of worship and social activities – see What’s On. Or pick up our free monthly Parish News.
Enjoy this oasis of calm and tranquillity, whether for a service, a visit, meditation, or private prayer.
Shrove Tuesday Beetle Drive and Pancake Party, 4th March, 6.30pm
From the Visitors Book: “Intimate and comforting … Una iglesia muy bonita … Felt His presence … Peace, perfect peace … Simple and beautiful and so peaceful … A beautiful hidden gem … So happy that we found it … Thank you for maintaining this beautiful place of peace”.
Worship
Every Sunday, 9.45am, sung service with Communion and hymns, following the Book of Common Prayer
What's on
See our listings of forthcoming services and events
Visiting
Open every day for quiet contemplation and to see our ancient church and its glorious stained glass
History
In 2024, book a guided tour of the church and up the tower, see and hear the 1670 clock strike twelve
Vounteering
Join our happy team to help make a difference in the local community
Donations
Please help maintain our work in the Parish and keep the historic church in good repair