Church of St Thomas-a-becket

No. 743 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 110 for history. History, 17.8 km from Petersfield, just outside the South Downs National Park.

Church of St Thomas-a-becket
Photo: Michael FORD, CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade I listed church dedicated to St Thomas Becket.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.69 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Chichester Camping and Caravanning Club SiteStay, 18 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping
Orchard FarmStay, 18 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping
Camping and Caravanning Club CobnorStay, 21 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping
Cobnor House Caravan and CampingStay, 21 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Westbourne Café16 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Parchment Makers17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Robin Hood17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Castle13 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Emsworth Museum17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Emsworth Sports & Social Club17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day
Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club18 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day
Bourne Leisure Centre17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day