Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter
In or near Hever.
Church of St Peter — church in Hever, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hever · 1.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Peter is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1292, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Hever, about 1.2 km away.
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Official information
The Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum showcases the history of the Kent Yeomanry and its regiments from their formation in 1794 through various conflicts, including the Boer War and both World Wars. Visitors can explore interactive displays, military artifacts, and reconstructions of historical environments.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church located in South-East England. Established in 1292, it exemplifies Norman-Medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of High Weald and Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1838, 0.1113
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Hever
- Postcode
- TN8 7NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Established
- 1292
- Nearest railway station
- Hever — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529887 (CC0)
- commons: Hever Church.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter?
- Church of St Peter is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN8 7NH), in the parish of Hever.
- What is Church of St Peter?
- Church of St Peter — church in Hever, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Hever, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN8 7NH.
- When was Church of St Peter built?
- Built or established in 1292.
- Is Church of St Peter a listed building?
- Church of St Peter is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Peter free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Hever, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN8 7NH.