St Peter's Church

St Peter's in St George's has held services since 1612, which makes it the oldest Anglican church in continuous use outside the British Isles, though the present building is a rebuilding of 1713 with later additions after storms took earlier versions. Inside are a cedar altar of 1615, box pews, a gallery and a font brought from England. The churchyard holds graves from four centuries, with a separate section that was used for enslaved and free Black Bermudians.

What you actually see

• The 1615 cedar altar - the oldest piece of woodwork in the building.
• The box pews and gallery - the eighteenth-century interior fittings.
• The churchyard - graves from four centuries, including a segregated section.
• The continuous use - services held on this site since 1612.

When to go

Year round; the church is open to visitors on weekdays and closed during services. Cruise days bring crowds. Hurricane season runs June to November.

Honest expectations

It is a working church and closes for services and funerals. The current building is largely eighteenth century rather than 1612. The segregated burial ground is presented directly and is uncomfortable.

Nearby

The Unfinished Church is north, and Tucker House is nearby.