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Welcome to St Blasius

A friendly, welcoming church in an 860 year old building in a delightful setting. Our services are traditional with an emphasis upon uplifting hymns led by our excellent organist and choir. A service of Matins takes place once a month. There is access for wheelchairs.

St. Blasius Church is part of the Isle of Wight Deanery of the Diocese of Portsmouth and is one of the churches on the Isle of Wight and was only established in 1853. The church itself was built during the reign of King Stephen, so is over 850 years old, but for much of its history was the family chapel for Shanklin Manor. As Shanklin began to grow in Victorian times the Lord of the manor gave the church to the town as the parish church for the Old Village and the new development to the north. As the town grew and spread towards Sandown in the north, two new parishes were formed, St. Paul’s near the station and St. Saviour’s on the cliff. Being on the southern extreme of the town, St. Blasius church has remained in many ways a country church. Information on the history of St Blasius can be found here.

Weddings

With its picturesque surroundings, St Blasius makes the ideal setting for your wedding.

Baptisms

We extend a warm welcome to parents who wish to have their child Baptised at St Blasius.

St. Blasius C of E Primary Academy

Shanklin Church of England Primary School was founded in 1872 as the result of a Christian desire to provide for the children of the town, and welcomes children from families of all faiths, and none. Our aim is for all our children to develop healthily in body, mind & spirit, and aspire to become Champion Learners in an environment where love is the motivating force. For further details please visit St. Blasius C of E Primary Academy

Researching your family history? Information about the church graveyard and memorials inside church can be found here

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St. Blasius Timeline can be viewed here

St. Blasius Church is part of the Isle of Wight Deanery of the Diocese of Portsmouth

Safeguarding The PCC of St Blasius Church, Shanklin is committed to safeguarding and supports fully the Diocese of Portsmouth Safeguarding Policy. All of our licensed clergy, lay readers and volunteers are DBS checked; all PCC members, clergy and volunteers are trained in safeguarding every 3 years. Our Safeguarding Officer is Pam Dana who can be contacted on 01983 863189 Our Safeguarding policy can be found by clicking here.