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 our community at St Thomas à Becket Church. We’ve been a place of Christian worship to Almighty God since at least the 12th century. And we are open every day, 8.30 to 3pm.
- Every Sunday we have sung Holy Communion at 9.45am.
- And on the first Wednesday of the month we have a midday ‘said’ Holy Communion.
St Thomas’ is always ready to welcome you to the presence of God. Take a little time amid the busy-ness of daily life – be refreshed and renewed in peace.
- The church is open every day for private prayer, and to visit. From 8.30am to 3pm until to the end of March; and from April to the end of September, open 8.30am-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.
Beetle Drive and Pancake Party …
From the Visitors Book: “My heart was at peace … 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
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