St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church, built in 1612, is the oldest Anglican church in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere and is part of the St. George UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building's simple yet graceful architecture showcases 17th century design styles as well as improvements made over the years.

The hand-carved altar, made of red cedar, is one of Bermuda's oldest pieces of woodwork. Inside, visitors can see an 18th-century throne recovered from a shipwreck as well as communion silver from the 1600s.

The church has two historic cemeteries, one for white Bermudans and one for black Bermudans, dating back more than 300 years. The church's western extension is now a stop on the African Diaspora Heritage Trail, which retraces the history of the African Diaspora.

The church has two historic cemeteries, one for white Bermudans and one for black Bermudans, dating back more than 300 years. The western extension of the church is now a stop on the African Diaspora Heritage Trail, which retraces Bermudians of African ancestry's rich heritage and culture.

• Entrance fees: Admission is free, however donations are encouraged (suggested $5).
• Opening hours:
  • 10am to 4pm
  • Closed on Sundays (except for worship), Christmas day, Boxing day and New Year.
• Offers: Guided group tour of the church can be arranged with advance notice.
• Regular Services:
  • Sunday service at 11am (Holy Eucharist - with organ and choir using Common Worship and
    Sunday School).
  • Wednesday service at 9:30am (Holy Communion - a traditional common worship at the
• Address: Duke of York Street, St. George