About Us

We are part of the larger parish of Ingham, Ampton and Great and Little Livermere and we all worship together around the three churches. 

St Peter's is a small, early 14th century church which is packed with interest. There is a chantry chapel, hatchments, a fine monument to the Calthorpe Family (1638) by John and Mattias Christmas and one to William Whettell (1628) by Nicholas Stone.

Ampton hosted a field hospital in the First World War and those who died there are remembered by memorials in the church and in Ingham churchyard.

Ampton has a famous son, Robert Fitzroy, who developed the barometer as a method of forecasting weather, and invited Charles Darwin to accompany him on board Beagle when he sailed round the world before writing "On the Origin of Species".

The church is open every Sunday from 9am to 5pm.  At other times, a key may be obtained from the keyholders listed on the notice board at the gate or by pre-arrangement via email.

It also houses a food pantry, in the porch, which is stocked as funds are available and from which anyone in need can help themselves.

Common Worship Morning Prayer is said at Ampton on the second Friday of the month at 9am. There is a BCP Holy Communion on the fourth Sunday of the month at 8.30am You are very welcome to join us!  ​We have special services at Ampton during the year - especially beautiful is the Carols by Candlelight service for Christmas.

Our aim is to worship the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to teach the Bible in a way that is relevant to everyday life, to enable people to grow in faith, understanding and love, equip people to serve and to offer people the opportunity to meet with Jesus and discover forgiveness and new life.