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From the 13th century, established under the Abbey of Winchcombe, to the current day, the church has been and still is the centre of the community in Great Alne.

Even if you wanted to, there is no escaping the Shakespeare industry in Stratford.

It is believed that the present building has its origins in 12th century but there was probably an earlier Anglo Saxon or even Celtic church, for the boundary of the original churchyard forms an almost perfect circle, a feature shared with many churches of known Celtic origin.

In 1132, 13 monks came here to start a simpler life.

A tall tower and wonderful views.

A beautiful early Victorian Gothic Revival Church designed by architectural pioneers Messrs. Weightman & Hadfield of Sheffield.

A warm welcome awaits you.

This ancient church has been at the top of the High Street for centuries, welcoming local people as well as folk from all over the world.

The church situated in an elevated position with superb views of Shropshire and is surrounded by mature beech and Spanish chestnut trees, on early spring days the churchyard is carpeted with snowdrops and then daffodils.

The exterior of St Mary's successfully blends elegant Perpendicular lines with rustic stone, partly fieldstone and partly a type of deep golden green sand known as carstone, which came from a nearby quarry known as The Butts.

A light filled gem with a Shakespearean connection.

Situated on rising ground, the church is a spacious cruciform stone building.