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The Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is the oldest and architecturally
the most interesting building in Wisbech. In its present form the
building is Norman in origin and was begun in 1187 AD. Of the original
 church
there survives but one row of pillars, but other traces can be found
of what was originally a fairly modest building. In Victorian times
the church was sympathetically restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott,
brother of the then vicar, whose aim was to return the church to
its 14th century splendour. There are many interesting and splendid
monuments in the church including a very large brass of Thomas de
Braunstone, Constable of Wisbech Castle who died in 1401. There
are some notable 17th and 18th century memorials, and a magnificent
Royal Coat of Arms dating from the 1660’s.
St. Peter’s strives to be a church for town and district and
aims to serve the needs of all the community. Many organisations
use the church for special occasions: scouts, guides, schools, the
Royal British Legion etc., and all have used the church for special
services at Christmas and other times of festival or remembrance.
The church also takes a lead role in the organisation of the annual
Rose Fair in Wisbech.
The one acre garden of St Peter’s Church was awarded a Green
Flag in 2008 and has also achieved awards in the Anglia in Bloom
competitions for ‘Best Local Authority Floral Displays’.
The gardens boast attractive bedding displays, rose gardens, sensory
garden, water feature and many mature trees. It is a tranquil and
majestic garden in the heart of Wisbech Town Centre. Contact 01945
582508.
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