Pear Tree Church in the Ocean City of Southampton is the oldest Anglican Church anywhere in the world - being the first church built (1618) and consecrated (1620) after the Reformation.

400 years on Pear Tree Church still seeks to serve the people of Southampton.

Please go to the PearTree 400 Page to view all the latest events.

Heritage study days, guided walks and more, all FREE.

Like all Church of England Churches we receive no support from the government or local authority.

We are solely responsible for the maintenance of Pear Tree Church and its ministry so we are grateful for any financial support that we receive.

An early picture of Jesus Chapel commemorating the consecration by Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester in 1620