St NicholasMORETON · DORSET

A DORSET CHURCH WITH A REMARKABLE STORY

A place of faith.
A place of beauty.
A place of light.

Welcome to St Nicholas, Moreton. A living village church, home to the extraordinary engraved windows of Sir Laurence Whistler.

Plan your visitDiscover the windows

A warm welcome, whether you come to worship or wonder.

St Nicholas Church on a sunny day, with three Gothic windows, blue sky and green grass framed by tree branches
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH · MORETON, DORSET

Faith, art and quiet reflection

Moreton, Dorset Everyone is welcome

01 / OUR HISTORY

Rooted in history.
Renewed in hope.

Behind this little Georgian church lies a story of loss, renewal and extraordinary creativity.

The present church was built in 1776. In October 1940, a wartime bomb caused devastating damage. The restored building became the setting for a remarkable collection of engraved glass.

St Nicholas also holds a connection to T. E. Lawrence, known as Lawrence of Arabia. His funeral took place here in 1935; his grave lies in the separate cemetery a short walk down the lane.

1776

The present church is built

1940

Bomb damage changes its story

1955

The Whistler windows begin

Detail of a Laurence Whistler engraved glass window, with a radiant Christian monogram and a delicate globe of natural forms
A detail of Whistler’s engraved glass

02 / THE WHISTLER WINDOWS

Light becomes
something extraordinary.

Thirteen windows. One remarkable vision.

Sir Laurence Whistler’s glass brings the world outside into the heart of the church. Fine engravings catch the changing daylight, revealing intricate images of nature, faith and the universe.

The collection grew over decades, beginning in 1955. The thirteenth, the Forgiveness Window, was installed in 2014.

Take a closer look

Discover the Four Seasons Window, the Trinity Chapel Window and the Galaxy Window above the west door. Give yourself time to look: their detail rewards a quiet, unhurried visit.

Come and see the windows

03 / WORSHIP WITH US

A welcome for everyone.

Join us for worship, fellowship
and a moment of stillness.

4THSUNDAY

MONTHLY · 6PM · APPROX. 45 MINUTES

Morepraise

An informal, sharing service at St Nicholas.

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Upcoming services: please check the published listings or contact us to confirm dates and any changes before attending. Special services are added there when announced.

04 / HOW TO FIND US

Find a little peace
in the heart of Dorset.

Find us in the village of Moreton, near Dorchester. The church, its windows and the surrounding countryside make a lovely place to pause.

St Nicholas Church
Moreton, Dorchester
Dorset DT2 8RH
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01

Church opening times

You’re welcome to visit, enjoy the windows or spend a little time in quiet reflection.

Monday–Friday
9am–7pm
Saturday
10am–4pm
Sunday
9am–5pm

Opening times may change for services and special events. For group visits, please contact us in advance.

02

Access & arrival

Level access to the main areas and nearby parking are listed by the National Churches Trust. Please contact us to discuss your access needs.

03

T. E. Lawrence’s grave

The grave is in the separate cemetery down the lane, rather than the churchyard around the building.

05 / CONTACT US

We’d love to
hear from you.

Planning a visit, asking about a service or enquiring about a wedding? Get in touch.

EMAIL USinfo@stnicholasmoreton.org.ukCALL US0843 886 8668

0843 numbers may carry an additional service charge. Email is also available.

Safeguarding

We are committed to the care and safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Contact our parish safeguarding officer at safeguarding@stnicholasmoreton.org.uk. For advice and support, visit Diocese of Salisbury safeguarding. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.

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