St Faith's Church, Cowes

Name: St Faith's Church
Address: St Faith's Rd, Cowes, PO31 7HH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1983 221222

#5 among attractions in Cowes

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St Faith's Church, Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in Cowes, Isle of Wight. In October 2013, the Diocese of Portsmouth revealed plans to close the church and merge the parish into a team ministry with other nearby churches. The parish now forms part of the parish of All Saints, Gurnard, with St Faith, Cowes. The priest-in-charge of the adjacent parish of Northwood is as of 2021 also the priest-in-charge of All Saints with St Faith, and Church of England services are no longer held at the church. ()

Coordinates: 50°45'15"N, 1°17'54"W

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St Faith's RdCowes PO31 7HH United Kingdom

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+44 1983 221222

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St Faith's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cowes Castle, Cowes Maritime Museum, Norris Castle, St Mildred's Church.

0.9 miN
Forts and castles
Cowes Castle, Cowes
23 min walk • Cowes Castle, also known as West Cowes Castle, is a Device Fort in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Originally built by Henry VIII in 1539 to protect England against the threat of invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, it comprised a circular bastion, flanking wings and a keep, and in 1547 it housed 17 pieces of artillery.
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Cowes Maritime Museum, Cowes
11 min walk • The Cowes Maritime Museum is a local maritime museum in Cowes, Isle of Wight, southern England. The museum is co-located within Cowes Library. It was started by library staff in the 1970s. It has a small exhibition area that displays model boats from its collection.
1.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Norris Castle, Isle of Wight
35 min walk • Norris Castle is located on the Isle of Wight. It was designed by James Wyatt for Lord Henry Seymour. The estate adjoins Osborne House, country home to Queen Victoria.
1.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mildred's Church, Isle of Wight
35 min walk • St Mildred's Church, Whippingham is the Church of England parish church of the village of Whippingham, Isle of Wight.
0.6 miNE
History museum, Museum, Church
St James's Church, Cowes
16 min walk • St James's Church, East Cowes is the Church of England parish church of East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Isle of Wight Classic Boat Museum, Cowes
16 min walk • The Classic Boat Museum is a museum of boats and of the history of yachting and boating. It is located on the Isle of Wight at two separate sites on either side of the River Medina; The Boat Collection in Cowes, and The Gallery in East Cowes. It is a working museum featuring restoration. Work takes place all year round.
0.5 miN
50°45'41"N • 1°17'48"W
Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes
14 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.6 miN
Church
St Mary the Virgin Church, Isle of Wight
16 min walk • St Mary the Virgin Church, Cowes is a Church of England parish church in Cowes, Isle of Wight. It is in Church Road, next to Northwood House.
0.4 miNE
50°45'35"N • 1°17'35"W
Shepards Wharf Marina, Cowes
12 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.7 miN
Park
Northwood House, Cowes
17 min walk • Northwood House is a country manor house in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. The current building dates back to 1799 and was built for the London businessman George Ward, remaining in his family for five generations.
0.9 miW
Church
All Saints' Church, Isle of Wight
24 min walk • All Saints' Church, Gurnard is a parish church in the Church of England located in Gurnard, Isle of Wight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Faith's Church?

Nearby attractions include Cowes Maritime Museum, Cowes (11 min walk), Shepards Wharf Marina, Cowes (12 min walk), Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes (14 min walk), Isle of Wight Classic Boat Museum, Cowes (16 min walk).

How to get to St Faith's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Faith's Church:

Bus

Smithards Lane • Lines: 1 (1 min walk)
Love Lane • Lines: 32 (4 min walk)