An opportunity to look around this Keble Church containing some very interesting architecture, and also to be given a guided tour from a Historian who has co-written a book about the building.

St Mark Church was built in 1838-41 under the direction of Revd John Keble, then minister at the neighbouring parish of Hursley. Keble was a leading light in the Oxford Movement. He designed a church which tells the story of God alive and at work in the world with every brick. Every element of St Mark’s design: from the repeated groups of three steps, signifying the Trinity, to the conscious, if free copying, of medieval windows remains as a memorial to Keble’s intent. Equally, internally the design was equipped for a rich and sacramental worship. On the tour in and around the church you will not only see the rich architecture but learn about those who worshiped in the building over the past centuries.

Timings & Tours 

Saturday 20 September: 3pm - 4pm

Location & directions 

Directions: St. Mark Church is set back from the A3090 road not far from Romsey. It is often called 'The Church in the Wood' as it is surrounded by some beautiful and unusual trees.https://w3w.co/swam.testy.chariots

Contact on day: Sally Kerson

Telephone number: +442380737617

Accessibility Details

There is a little walk from the car park (which is a little concealed) but the entrance is indicated by a big white mark on a large tree just past the church entrance.

Additional Information

Parking is restricted as there is only a small car park. So parking along the roadside may be necessary.

Booking information 

Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking preferred. To book please see below.

Booking opens: 08 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes: 10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Max no of people per tour: 20

Est. tour duration: 1 hours