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St Mary the Virgin

St Mary’s is a hidden gem, it is worth a visit and you can also seethe nearby ‘Stone Circles’.

Stanton Drew, Somerset

Opening times

Open daily during daylight hours.

Address

Church Lane
Stanton Drew
Somerset
BS39 4EJ

Recent reordering has given the church modern facilities and now enables us to host concerts and a monthly Community Cafe for the village. St Mary’s has therefore become a vibrant centre for the community to come together, and given the church a new lease of life! 

A newly formed Bell Ringing Group has brought the tower alive and now rings the bells regularly. We have three services here a month and you’ll be made very welcome whether visitor or regular.

Architecturally, the church possibly has 13th century origins, the 15th century nave was rebuilt in 1848and much remodelled 1889 and 1897, particularly interior. The structure is mainly limestone and sandstone rubble, with the tower in coursed rubble with a limestone ashlar parapet. There is lots to look at inside, and some notes to guide you around.

Why not come and look around in a morning on the 2nd Saturday of the month, then you will be able to have a cup of coffee or tea and refreshments while you look. 

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Wildlife haven

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Cafe on the 2nd Saturday 10am to 12midday.

  • Church of England

Contact information

Other nearby churches

St James

Cameley, Somerset

Somerset's 'Sleeping Beauty'.

St Laurence

East Harptree, City of Bristol

12th century church with Victorian and medieval wall paintings, War Memorial window by Karl Parsons, norman and fomanesque features, Tudor Monument to Sir John Newton and seven Hunky Punks.

St Michael Archangel

Compton Martin, Somerset

The 12th century church is Grade I listed and contains a number of important listed monuments in the church and churchyard.