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 9am. In summer we close at about 5pm, in winter at about 3pm.
- We have a range of 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.
Beethoven song recital ‘To the Distant Beloved Country’, Sat 21st Sept 6pm
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