St John the Baptist

12th century village church set in the beautiful Surrey Hills.

Capel, Surrey

Opening times

Open 9am to 5pm daily.
Services on Sundays at 8am and 10.30am.
Church teas every fortnight during the spring, summer and Autumn.

Address

The street
Capel
Surrey
RH5 5JY

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51.1527399, -0.3199192

12th century village church with Victorian restoration. There is a 1700 year old yew tree in the churchyard which predates the church.

The chief part of the present building was erected in the 13th century, probably about 1240, and although there have been alterations and additions it still retains much of the original work. The wooden tower rising from the west end of the nave roof, with its spire of oak shingles, a common feature of Weald churches, was renewed.

It contains a peal of six bells, the oldest being cast in 1593 and inscribed 'Omnia Habent Finem'. The bells are rung every Sunday, if you ask in advance the bellringers are always happy to give you a demonstration and perhaps a go!

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Church teas every fortnight during the spring, summer and Autumn months from 3pm to 5pm on Sunday afternoons, also bank holiday Mondays.

  • Concerts in church on a regular basis are advertised on our website.

  • Church of England

Contact information

Church website

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