The Churchyard

No visit to St. Peter's would be complete without a walk around the peaceful and beautiful Churchyard. Over the years it has been well planted with trees, shrubs and flowers, many of which have been given by parishioners in memory of loved ones.

The Churchyard is now "closed" which means that it is now no longer available for burials. It is mainly maintained by the local council, but members of St. Peter's ensure that the front aspect is always looking beautiful.

In 2006, floodlighting was installed in the front of the Church to illuminate the walls and tower that can be seen from the Green. The lights are recessed into the ground so they don't spoil the view of the Church. The installation was a joint venture with Yateley Town Council to improve the Conservation Area of which the Church and the grounds are an integral part. More details on the Yateley Town Conservation Area can be found here.

In the picture of the church above, the Chapel can be seen on the right, the 14th century aisle can be seen in the middle, and the modern worship area extension can be seen on the left. Below is the rear Lych gate as seen from the churchyard.