Beyond Brighton
St Swithun’s Church
Since the eleventh century
About St Swithun’s Church
There has been a church on St Swithun’s hilltop site since the eleventh century, remodelled several times since. Near the entrance, memorial stones remember three Protestant martyrs burned in the High Street on 18 July 1556; John Mason Neale’s tomb is in the churchyard.
Why it's on our list
- Landmark
- Martyrs’ memorial
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with St Swithun’s Church before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from St Swithun’s Church are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Airports
- Gatwick Airport7.9 miCar or taxi 39 min