Wilton Parish Church

Wilton Parish Church Wilton Parish Church - stands at the heart of Wilton, the ancient capital of Wessex! In the Buildings of England this church is described as a tour de force.

It is both the spiritual home to a warm, inclusive Christian family; and an architectural gem, attracting visitors from across the world. This monumental church was completed in 1845 and replaced the medieval church of St Mary which stands in the market place, although the nave is a ruin. The architects of the church are Wyatt and Brandon, and the builders D & B Jones (Bradford on Avon, Wilts): th

e building was paid for by Hon Sidney Herbert (later Lord Herbert of Lea) and his mother Catherine (nee Woronstow) Dowager Countess of Pembroke and Montgomery at a cost of £20,000.00. The church is built in brick, faced with Bath stone above a Portland plinth. This style of church building, which favours the return to the use of round arches, was first encountered on the continent (Germany); it became popular in England in the 1840s. The actual period reflected in the style could be Early Christian, Byzantine, Italian Romanesque or Norman; here at Wilton the Lombardic style was chosen. It was inspired by the churches of San Pietro and Santa Maria, near Viterbo, Italy. Externally there is a separate campanile some 33 metres (108 ft.) high and the flight of six steps at the west entrance are around 30 metres wide. The interior contains glass from the 12th and 13th centuries and other important items obtained by the Herberts from the continent. Capitals to the columns in the nave were carved by William Osmond (Junior) of Salisbury. In the chancel the pavement is by Mr Singer, and the mosaics of the chancel apse are by Gertrude Martin to designs by Sir Charles Nicholson. Under the chancel there is a crypt which is used as a burial chamber for the Herbert family.

15/06/2026
14/06/2026

On "Music Sunday" - the Parish Choir singing the final verse of Vaughan Williams' arrangement of the 'Old 100th': All People that on earth do dwell.

Coming to Wilton, this Tuesday!
31/05/2026

Coming to Wilton, this Tuesday!

This year's "Schools Concert" is this Wednesday evening.Always a busy event!
28/04/2026

This year's "Schools Concert" is this Wednesday evening.
Always a busy event!

The Schola Cantorum at Bath Abbey, after their first service outside Wilton.
20/04/2026

The Schola Cantorum at Bath Abbey, after their first service outside Wilton.

Huge thanks to our young team of singers and Servers, who led the 7 o'clock service so beautifully yesterday - and to e...
06/04/2026

Huge thanks to our young team of singers and Servers, who led the 7 o'clock service so beautifully yesterday - and to everyone who celebrated with us at any of the Easter Services.

A recording of the 10.45 Family Eucharist can be viewed at https://youtu.be/0a9fuJZajVg?si=axnuf9C03qZlDNcj

04/04/2026

EASTER SERVICE FOR ALL THE FAMILY - SUNDAY 5 APRIL 10.45am
followed by EASTER EGG HUNT

Address

West Street
Wilton
SP20DL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+441722742393

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