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St Mary the Virgin

This Victorian church was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (who designed the Natural History Museum) and is an architectural gem, reflecting the Arts & Crafts movement and the Oxford movement, set in a pastoral scene.

Twyford, Hampshire

Opening times

Open 9am to 6pm, (4pm in winter) everyday.
Worship 10am to 12noon Sunday.

Address

Church Lane
Twyford
Hampshire
SO21 1NT

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51.0256346, -1.3144321

The church is built on the site of a Saxon church, replaced in 1876, with a large church (seats 250 people) set in its churchyard overlooking the Itchen River, on the edge of the village. It has beautiful stained glass, with memorials, windows and stone arches taken from the earlier church, and has been updated to provide toilets and a refreshment area.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Wildlife haven

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • On street parking at church

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church of England

  • Partnership Grant, £2,500, 2013

  • Our Partnership Grants funded a range of repair projects, recommended by County Church Trusts, to help keep churches open.

Contact information

Church website

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