Our Churches

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There has been a tradition of Christian worship in Albury for more than a thousand years.  Although four church buildings presently stand in the parish, only two of them are ‘ours’ – the responsibility of the Albury Church of England congregation and in use for our worship.

St Peter & St Paul’s church, the Parish Church in the heart of Albury, is a remarkable example of Victorian architecture.  It was built 1842 by McIntosh Brooks in red brick as a copy of the 12th-century Église Saint-Pierre, Thaon, Normandy.  It was consecrated in 1842 when it replaced the Old Saxon Church (Old St Peter and St Paul) in Albury Park.

Most of our services are held in this Church (see Services, link) and the church is open every weekend for visiting or spending time in reflection and prayer. Food bank donations can also be left in the lobby.

Take a look inside HERE to learn more about the architecture and interior.

St Michael’s Church (also referred to as the Barn Church) in Farley Green is a converted 19th century barn It was given by Clara Courtney-Wells to be converted into a church as a memorial to her husband. It was consecrated in 1930. Services are held here periodically and its home for a variety of community uses.

The Friends of St Michael’s Barn Church is a registered charity (no 1176438) formed to maintain and improve the Barn Church for the benefit of the public, and to allow the furtherance of its educational and community activities. It is the successor to a charity formed in 1984 when there was a proposal to close the church. The Friends have maintained the building, and recently added kitchen and toilet facilities. They have also arranged for new heaters and a water supply.

The Church is open every Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm

Take a look inside HERE to learn more about the architecture and interior

The other two church buildings in the parish of Albury are the former parish church, also known as the Old Saxon Church in Albury Park and the Catholic Apostolic Church at Sherbourne.  Although we no longer operate the old parish church, which is owned by the Churches Conservation Trust, we are permitted occasional services there, notably on Good Friday, at midsummer, and for Christmas carols.

More can be read about these churches and their origin in our History section.