St.Peter’s, hidden away in East Marton, serves that hamlet and West Marton under the old fashioned name of Martons Both.

St. Peter’s is, in general, a Prayer Book Church meeting in regular Sunday worship, centred on the Holy Communion. We are open 24/7 and you are always welcome to step out of the busy world to find peace and a time for prayer and reflection here. This we regard as our particular vocation. We attract a stream of visitors from, literally, all over the world as can be seen from our visitors’ book. Why not add your name to the list.

There is a detailed history of the Church on display on the table at the back but to give you a taster there is a Crusader’s sword (signifying it was originally incised on the tomb of someone who had been on one of the Crusades) on the left hand end of the altar step (under the runner).

We can also boast a family connection to Bishop Reginald Heber (21 April 1783 – 3 April 1826) a man of letters, and hymn-writer. Ordained in 1807, he took over his father’s old parish, Hodnet, Shropshire and after 16 years as a country parson, he served as Bishop of Calcutta in 1823 until his death at the age of 42. He also wrote hymns which are still sung today, especially in this Parish; “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” and “Brightest and Best” is frequently sung.

The surname “Heber” probably derives from “Haybergh”, a hill here in the Craven district of Yorkshire, where the family originated. The Hebers held the lordship of the manor of Marton, and were granted a coat of arms during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.  During their residence here three family members were rectors of the parish.

There is also a good carpark which can make a base for a lovely walk along the canal towpath or even along the Pennine Way which is close by (although you may need a map).