The Church

St Peter and St Paul's Church in Upton, near Newark, Nottinghamshire, is a distinguished Grade I listed Church of England parish church with a rich architectural and historical heritage.​

🕍 Historical Overview

The church was originally established in the 13th century. Significant modifications occurred in the 14th century, including the rebuilding of the north aisle walls and the addition of a chantry chapel. The nave was also widened during this period. The 15th-century tower is particularly notable, featuring a Perpendicular style with three stages, corner buttresses, and a distinctive central pinnacle rising above eight crocketed pinnacles .​

The church underwent restorations in 1820, 1867, and 1893, the latter by architect Charles Hodgson Fowler.

🎵 Organ

The current organ, built by Gray and Davison in 1900, is registered in the National Pipe Organ Register.

📍 Location & Community

Located on Church Lane in Upton, the church is part of the Benefice of West Trent, which includes seven rural churches.

For more information or to get in touch, you can visit the church's page on A Church Near You.

If you need details on service times or events, feel free to ask

Vicar: Reverand James Noring

Church Warden: Barbara Page Tel: 01636 813812

PCC Secretary: Tel: 01636814186 Email: [email protected]

Church Bell Ringers Bell Captain: Bryan Northcote Tel: 01636812579

www.beneficeofwesttrent.org