IN PERSON
Self led Tour
St. Faiths Church, Victoria Square, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9NF
Pop into what is probably the best example of Art Deco on the Gosport peninsular, and you decide for yourself. Is this the best example of Art Deco in Gosport?
Don’t be fooled by appearances. The exterior of St Faith’s Church in Lee-on-the-Solent looks like a typical 1930s brick building but prepare to be amazed at the Art Deco inspired concrete arches on the inside! Designed by leading architects Seely & Paget who were at the vanguard of Art Deco design.
If you have time, stay and follow the self-guided tours and discover the intertwined history of Lee-on-the-Solent and this building.
Learn about Sir John Robinson, the first superintendent of art at the Victoria & Albert Museum, who financed this seaside resort in 1883 with his plans to build a grand church in the centre. Discover the reasons why it took another 50 years to build a church that befitted the grandeur of this Victorian New Town.
These self-guided tours are based on the very successful tours provided for GHOD in 2023 and 2024.
Volunteers will be available to answer any questions you might have and to also serve refreshments.
Please note that St Faith’s is a working church and some of these time slots advertised may become unavailable for self-guided tours due to circumstances outside our control, for example, for a funeral.
St Faith’s Church is located in Victoria Square just around the corner from the Hovercraft Museum in Lee-on-the-Solent.
Duration approx 90 minutes.
Event Times
- Saturday 12 September 1000 – 1200 & 1400 -1600
- Sunday 13 September 1400 – 1600
- Monday 14 September 1000 – 1200
- Tuesday 15 September 1400 – 1600
- Wednesday 16 September 1000 – 1200
- Thursday 17 September 1400 – 1600
- Saturday 19 September 1400 – 1600
Booking Details
Pre-booking: Pre-booking not required
Access
The ground terrain consists of tarmac, paving slabs and mown grass.
Organised by
St Faith’s Lee
Directions
The closest bus stop is Osborne Road on Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent.