St Peris, Nant Peris

About the church

The ancient church of St Peris stands literally in the shadow of Yr Wyddfa. Listed Grade 2*, it dates mainly from the 14th century but, like St Deiniol’s Church, the importance of the site for Christian worship goes back to the Age of the Saints and its founding by Peris, son of a 6th century Welsh prince. The churchyard contains a number of graves of those who died in the mountains, while Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team is based in the former church hall next door.

Visiting the church

The church is open for visiting every day.

We meet for Communion at 11am once a month on the 2nd Sunday, with an additional service of Morning Prayer on 4th Sundays during the summer. We also gather for a simple Morning Prayer on Wednesdays at 9.30am, when we offer the prayers left by visitors in St Padarn and St Peris during the week. Services are bilingual. 

A bit of history

The present building (listed Grade II*) dates mainly from the 14th century or possibly earlier. The oldest part is the nave, followed by the 15th century roof trusses and rood screen, named for the image of Christ on the cross (‘rood’, Old English) that would once have adorned it. This screen was moved from the front of the church to the west end during later restoration works and at one time had a gallery above, where musicians may have played. The well of St Peris can still be seen but its location is now on private land, in the grounds of a nearby house.