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
Sunday Service
At 9.45am every Sunday, find your God, join us in prayer, and rejoice in the beauty, poetry and majesty of the Book of Common Prayer. We sing four hymns and you can take Holy Communion if you wish. And afterwards all are welcome for tea and coffee in Cliffe Hall right next door.
- 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 a copy of our free monthly Parish News.
Enjoy this oasis of calm and tranquillity, whether for a service, a visit, meditation, or private prayer.
Christmas services 24th-26th December
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 … May the whole world be as peaceful as this place”.
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