Book our venue

Our Church Room (which is attached to and accessible through the Church) is a modern and attractive space for meetings. It has a kitchen and toilet facilities.

We do not charge for the use of the Church or the Church room, but we would appreciate a donation to church funds. See our guidance on the use of the Church Room here.

First Use

Prior to arriving for first time they should be informed about key/locking arrangements and fire exits, by church administrator.

Insurance and Health and Safety

All external groups (i.e. those not affiliated to St Mary’s) which use Church facilities must supply details of their public liability insurance for their activities and legal liabilities and must complete a full risk assessment prior to hire. If a risk assessment is not already available, then prior to bookings being confirmed, full detail of the planned activities and expected number/type of people attending must be provided, to enable a simple risk assessment to be completed and referred to the Parish Health & Safety Officer for review. Each external group must be made aware of fire exits and other basic health and safety provisions within the church.

The Church’s insurance cover does not extend to the activities of external groups, so any outside groups using the church must be advised they need to provide their own public liability insurance cover.

Diocesan Bishop’s Directions

All users of the Church and Church Room must read and give their signed consent to respect and abide by the Diocesan Bishop’s Directions regarding Plays, Concerts, and Exhibitions of Films and Pictures in Churches and Chapels in Accordance with Canon F16(2) – Appendix 1.

Performing Rights Society (PRS)

The Performing Rights Society levies royalties on the performance (both live and recorded) of all pieces of music (and recorded performances) that are still within copyright. The fee is determined according to such factors as the pieces performed and the size of the audience. As such, it cannot be calculated in advance of the performance. The Church will therefore submit appropriate documentation to the PRS after the performance, and will invoice the performers once it has the PRS’s determination of royalties.

Booking Form

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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect.

Where and When

Our Church is open everyday between 8.30am and 4pm. Do just drop in, whether for a time of quiet and prayer, or just to enjoy the historical richness and beauty of the building.

On Sundays we meet, in the Church (details here), for our Sunday Service, which starts at 10:00am. When you arrive you will be given a warm greeting by our sidespersons (who will be wearing lanyards, so you can spot them). They will give you the hymn book and service booklet, and will happily help with any queries you might have. Do sit wherever you like!

By the way, there is no need to dress up (unless you want to). Informal, comfortable, clothes are very acceptable... but do wear warm clothes on cold days. Our pew seats are heated in winter, but we no longer heat the church itself, only the congregation, so the building can be chilly on frosty days.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it.

Our Services

The service begins at 10am. On the first Sunday of every month we hold an informal family service, with hymns, talks, prayers, and activities (for everyone who wants to join in). Other Sunday services are more traditional Eucharists. We follow the modern Anglican liturgy, with hymns, readings from the Old and New Testaments, a sermon, and prayers. The choir will sing an anthem.

At the end of all our services there is an opportunity to meet and chat with members of the congregation and the clergy over a tea or coffee (and biscuit or two).

We also hold weekday prayers and services, with a spoken Eucharist on Thursday at 10, and prayers at 8.30 every day of the week. (For more details, click here.)

Groups and Volunteering

You might like to join one of our groups, or becoming involved with our activities for young people. We also welcome volunteers to help with everything from flower arranging and cleaning to being a sidesperson. If you are interested, do get in touch using the form below.

Getting Connected

Get in touch with us to plan your visit or make any other inquiries

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Our Clergy


Rev'd David Bouskill		Rev'd Pat Benton
David has been the Vicar in charge of St Mary the Virgin since 2022.		Pat is the Curate at St Mary's as well as being a hospital chaplain.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Revd David

Rev'd David