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St Mary the Virgin

A large (for Herefordshire) 13th century building largely in decorated Gothic style.

Ross on Wye, Herefordshire

Opening times

Every day 9am to 5pm.

Address

Church Street
Ross on Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5HD

The parish church of St Mary the Virgin in Ross on Wye is, one of the largest churches in Hereford Diocese. The church serves a town of some 10,000 inhabitants.

The current building dates from 1284, it is believed there were earlier churches on the site, certainly in the town, and the building we see today was pretty much built by 1316 when it was dedicated. Two major Victorian restorations are responsible for the feel of the building today. The church is open every day to visitors and for private prayer.

The spire of St Mary’s, towering 205 feet into the air, can be seen from miles around as a welcome to worshippers and visitors. From the Prospect, adjacent to the churchyard, there are views across the horse shoe bend of the River Wye to Brampton Abbots, and well beyond the boundaries of the Ross Benefice as far as the Welsh Mountains. 

  • Captivating architecture

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café in church

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Wifi

  • The main Sunday Service is a 9.30am Sung Eucharist. A full cathedral style Choral Evensong takes place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 6pm led by our choir.

  • St Mary’s is a lively venue, not just for worship. See our website for details.

  • Church of England

  • Repair Grant, £30,000, 2008

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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St Michael & All Angels

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A Norman church in the centre of Brampton Abbotts with glorious views of the Wye Valley and Herefordshire countryside.