St. Swithun's Church Restoration Trust

12/06/2026

Thanks a million!
This weekend parkun will host its 1 millionth ever event… since 2004 138 million have crossed the finish line, with the help of the volunteers on over 16 million occasions.

Parkrun is a charity that believes in the power of community, empowering people through shared movement, every weekend.

This Saturday we are delighted to welcome and thank for their continued support some of the trustees of the East Grinstead Memorial Estate (EGMEL).

They are going to give a short speech before we start and will be coming back for a tea & coffee at the football club to get your thoughts on parkrun and East Court.

To find out more about the history of EGMEL & East Court please have a look at their website: www.egmel.co.uk

Don’t forget to come to our volunteers get together on the 20th June from 6.30pm at the Football club, please bring something to share!

Wakehurst parkrun is cancelled this Saturday (13th June).. so you are more than welcome to enjoy the beauty of East Court instead!

See you on Saturday

12/06/2026

Friday Fun, so let’s Find Out!…🧐🕵️‍♀️

Following on the same theme of the Church tower, did you know that a room inside the tower became, The Tower Room Museum, the very first Museum in East Grinstead! 🏛️

Documented in the Parish Magazine archives, dated June 1926 The Rev. G. Golding-Bird asked his community for local donations of relics and curiosities, “to hand down to prosperity something of the atmosphere of the bygone East Grinstead”.📖📜⛪️

What happened to the museum collection, I hear you ask? 📣

Good question 🙋🏼‍♀️ you can find out the answer by clicking the link 🔗 below at the current East Grinstead Museum…

https://www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk/about-us/

11/06/2026

If you’re thinking of something to do this Father’s Day, why not explore a local secret garden… look up the history behind the scheme and find a garden that’s open to the public! flowers, plants, ponds, trees and much more await… see details below 🪏 🪴⛲️🌺🪻🌼🌳

East Grinstead Gardens, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4DG

Five beautiful gardens will open their gates for the East Grinstead NGS Open Day 🌿 From cottage garden charm and colourful borders to roses, bonsai and productive allotments, there will be inspiration around every corner. Open for the National Garden Scheme Sunday 21st June.

09/06/2026

. Swithun’s Church Restoration Trust

09/06/2026

East Grinstead Choral Society will be at St. Swithun's Church, East Grinstead on Saturday 27th June, making a joyful noise! 🎶 💕🎻
All welcome, ticket info below

A date for your diary – Saturday 27th June at 7pm.
“Make a Joyful Noise!” – music to lift the heart and stir the soul
Rutter: Feel The Spirit
Vaughan Williams: Let All the World
Handel: Zadok the Priest
MacMillan: O Radiant Dawn
Part of St Swithun’s Festival of Arts, St Swithun’s Church, East Grinstead.
Buy your tickets here: https://www.egcs.co.uk/events/

06/06/2026

Fingers crossed the rain ☔️ holds off for this fabulous event tomorrow 🎶 🤞 🌈😎

🩷🎶East Court Live is tomorrow!🎶🩷

Join us for an afternoon of great live music, food, drinks and entertainment!

📍East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead
🕜Music from 1-5pm, secure your space from 12pm onwards 😊

🎫Free - no booking needed!

East Court Live - head over to our official ECL Facebook for more information+ whose attending!

06/06/2026

If you’re looking for something to pass the time on a rainy Saturday afternoon, visit our website and find out more about this historic church ⛪️

05/06/2026

Three weeks tomorrow, we're going to “Make a Joyful Noise!”
Saturday 27th June @ 7pm at St. Swithun's Church, East Grinstead
Music to lift the heart and stir the soul featuring:
Rutter: Feel The Spirit
Vaughan Williams: Let All the World
Handel: Zadok the Priest
MacMillan: O Radiant Dawn
Part of St Swithun’s Festival of Arts, St Swithun’s Church, East Grinstead.
Buy your tickets here: https://www.egcs.co.uk/events/

04/06/2026

It’s Friday… 🗓️🧐🔎⁉️
So let’s answer, why is the churches tower so high? ⛪️ 🧗‍♂️

Have you ever wondered what the view looks like from the top of St. Swithun’s?

Well, here it is...looking down on the A22 towards Forest Row.

Standing at around 100 feet (30 metres) high or the length of a Boeing 737-500 ✈️ 🤯 the tower isn't just impressive – it has a rather unique story behind it!

When the church was rebuilt in the late 18th century after the original tower collapsed (more on that story soon 🤫) local MP Charles Abbot, reportedly requested that the new tower be built 25–30 feet taller than its predecessor so he could spot the weather vane from his estate in nearby Forest Row. Now that's what you call keeping an eye on the local weather! 🌦️☔️🌧️🌈

With its battlemented top, striking corner pinnacles, and spectacular views across the surrounding countryside, St. Swithun’s Church remains one of the area's most distinctive and iconic landmarks ⛪️