In the middle of Littlebury Green sits St. Peter’s, a Victorian tin tabernacle. It was built as a “Chapel of Ease” in 1885 so that the farming community did not have to walk the two miles to the parish church in Littlebury. The project was the inspiration of Revd. Cyril Wix, curate of Holy Trinity Church Littlebury. Construction took less than 6 months from a flat-pack supplied by Messrs. C. Keffer of London.
The building has been highly acclaimed by the Victorian Society as it is “substantially intact and retains most of its original fittings, unlike the majority of tin tabernacles that have been lost, substantially altered or no longer serve as churches.”
The green painted corrugated iron exterior is original though the roof has been replaced. The interior is lined with the original tongue and groove boards. The stained glass windows are transfers between two panes of glass though some have been replaced. Other fixtures such as the altar rail, font, pews, vicar’s prayer desk and pictures of the Stations of the Cross are original.
The church has been in use continuously since it was consecrated and is licensed for baptisms, weddings and funerals. It remains a place of worship but has been adapted to allow dual use as a Community Hub. The pews have been modified so that they can be moved to the side to create an open space. In 2023 and 2024 with the help of volunteers, grants and a major fund raising campaign the store cupboard was converted into an accessible WC and the vestry was converted to a modern kitchen. Up to date energy efficient heating and lighting were installed.
The current pattern of services is;
1st Sunday of month 10.30 am Holy Communion
4th Sunday of month 10.30 am Morning Worship
see also https://www.camvillages.org.uk/Groups/321995/St_Peter_s.aspx
The hub is used for meetings of village volunteer groups, coffee mornings and various social activities. The Parish Council meets here twice a year. It has a fully equipped kitchen with combi oven, fridge, dishwasher and catering equipment for 50 people. It can be rented for business meetings and private events.
Contacts:
Team Rector Rev. Jeremy Trew 01799 500947
Community Hub Chair Mike Scott 07852 688232
Safeguarding Officer Paul Gray 07711 571309
For further information or to hire the hub please contact the Community Hub Chair: st.peterslittleburygreen@gmail.com
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Historic England (HE) announced on 11 December that St Peter’s Church and Community Hub in Littlebury Green had been designated as a Grade 2 listed building. It was included in a group of 19 “remarkable historic places” highlighted from all the buildings they listed in 2025. They described it as “a well-preserved Victorian Tin Tabernacle,… Read more: St Peter’s Church Granted Listed Status