St Nicholas, St Mary and St Thomas’s, Blakeney by Matthew McDade

St Nicholas, St Mary and St Thomas’s, Blakeney

Open every day from dawn to dusk.

Toilets nearby

Wheelchair accessible

Shop(s) or amenities nearby

Parking nearby

Footpath, trail or cycle route

Important stained glass

Angel roof

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St Nicholas, St Mary and St Thomas’s, Blakeney by Matthew McDade

This mighty Perpendicular church is very large for its small village and the two towers dominate the surrounding area. The hammer beam roof and wealth of stained glass enhance the majesty of the building and its dimensions are comparable to a major city church. The chancel east window is a gem of Early English architecture with seven stepped lancets. The church is featured in Simon Jenkins’ 1000 Best Churches and in the Daily Telegraph 100 favourite churches.

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St Nicholas, St Mary and St Thomas’s, Blakeney

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Up the Towers

Six great seamark churches on the Norfolk coast

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Churches on a circular walk from Blakeney

The most welcoming church buildings in Norfolk

A day out to explore fabulous churches

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