St Peter's Thurleigh

Built in the 12th century, probably on the site of an earlier Saxon church, only the lower part of the original tower still survives an extensive rebuild done in about 1280, followed by another major rebuild in the 15th century. During the first half of the 20th century the congregation dwindled and the church fell into disrepair and the church was closed by the vicar in 1945 as it was considered unsafe. Villagers in 1948 decided the church should be re-opened, so after fund raising extensive restoration took place to the tower and chancel from 1956 and this part was re-opened in 1959. Restoration of the Nave began in 1970 and took less than a year. The tower houses 6 bells which are still rung.

St Peter's Thurleigh has a Local Ecumenical Partnership (LEP) agreement with Thurleigh Baptist Church (Chapel) which was formally inaugurated and signed on 14th July 2013 and supercedes an earlier 'Christians Together in Thurleigh' covenant setup in November 2007. Thurleigh Baptist Chapel is part of the Keysoe Row and Thurleigh Baptist Church, although the small chapel at Keysoe Row is no longer used. The two churches in Thurleigh work together and United services are held regularly, either in St Peter's or in the Thurleigh Chapel.

Although an ancient building, St Peter's has been fitted in recent times with a disabled standard toilet and a kitchen area and infra-red instant heating. A new main heating system has also just been installed. Further internal improvements are planned.

It is surrounded by a churchyard which is still open to new burials. War memorials are in the High Street just outside the main gate to the churchyard and a new award winning community memorial garden and quiet space was recently built within the churchyard.