St Peter’s Church, Copdock is developing exciting plans for a National Lottery Heritage Fund project – and they’d love to hear your views.

The project will restore and celebrate one of the village’s most treasured landmarks. Plans include repairing the historic church tower and bells, improving access, and creating new activities to connect people with local history, nature and wellbeing.

To make sure these plans reflect what the community really wants, the church is inviting everyone in Copdock and Washbrook to take part in a short online survey. Your views will help shape how the church is used and enjoyed by all in the future – from craft activities and mental health walks to biodiversity projects and heritage skills workshops.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Copdock to help shape the future of our village church – not just as a place of worship, but as a space for learning, nature, and belonging,” said project lead David Lincoln.

Whether you’re interested in bell ringing, wildlife, mental health, local history, education, enjoying the peace of the churchyard, or simply want to support our village heritage, your opinion matters.

Scan the QR code below to visit our online survey to share your ideas – it only takes a few minutes and will make a real difference to the success of this National Lottery Heritage Fund application.

About St Peter’s Church, Copdock
St Peter’s Church, Copdock has stood since the 11th century — with the current building largely dating from the 14th and 15th centuries Set between its churchyard and the surrounding village, St Peter’s is not just a place of worship but a community landmark: accessible to visitors, walkers and cyclists, it offers both a spiritual haven and a living link to local heritage. As part of the village’s future, the church is now engaging the wider community to shape its role in heritage, education, wellbeing and nature, ensuring that it remains a vibrant asset for generations to come.

About the National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the UK’s largest dedicated heritage funder, investing billions of pounds raised by National Lottery players since 1994 to preserve and revitalise the nation’s cultural and natural heritage.  Its mission is to help projects that enable people and communities to connect with heritage, care for it, and sustain it for the future. The Fund’s priorities include supporting buildings and monuments; community-heritage initiatives; landscapes, nature and parks; museums, libraries and archives; and the stories and cultures that define communities.  By partnering with local groups, organisations and individuals, the National Lottery Heritage Fund delivers value not only in conservation, but in wellbeing, education, and sustainable development—ensuring heritage becomes a living asset for people and place.