St Mary the Virgin

A unique 13th century church with restored wall paintings and separate bell tower.

Berkeley, Gloucestershire

Opening times

The church is open daily from 8.30am until dusk, however, please check with the church calendar as this is a busy parish church. Bookings in advance can be made for either an Ecclesiastical or Historic tour of this unique church.

Address

Church Lane
Berkeley
Gloucestershire
GL13 9BN

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51.6898019, -2.4580349

How to get here

From the A38 follow signs for Berkeley via the B4066. On entering Berkeley, continue on past the castle. Turn left after the Berkeley Arms Hotel into High Street, then left into Church Lane. There is no parking at the church however there is plenty of on street parking in the town or at the end of High Street as you leave Berkeley.

St Mary's was an 1153 church redeveloped in the 13th and 14th centuries into a grand place of worship. 

It sits adjacent to Berkeley Castle and the home of Dr Edward Jenner, who is buried in the church. Other notable tombs are for the priest & bible translator, John Trevisa, Baron Thomas & Lady Katherine de Berkeley, and the last Court Jester, Dicky Pearce. The church still shows the scars of an English Civil War battle, has beautiful Victorian stained glass and wonderful wall paintings.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Wildlife haven

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Café within 500m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Toddler Café every Tuesday morning.

  • Sunday worship at 11am and 6pm.

  • Bell ringing practice every Wednesday evening.

  • Choir practice every Friday evening.

  • Church of England

Contact information

Church website

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