St Mary

The Breckland town of Mildenhall was well on the way to prosperity by the time of the Norman Conquest.

Mildenhall, Suffolk

Opening times

The church is open daily from 9am to 5pm in the summer and 9am to 3.30pm in the winter.

Address

High Street
Mildenhall
Suffolk
IP28 7EA

This is reflected in the grandeur of its impressive church, which was rebuilt between the 13th and 15th centuries. Much distinguished medieval craftsmanship makes it one of the great churches of East Anglia.

The tall 15th century west tower and the huge Decorated east window, are the features that strike most visitors first.

The two storey north porch, of about 1420, makes a fittingly grand entrance, with its fine stone vault and roof bosses. Even more remarkable are the extravagant roofs above the nave and both aisles, embellished with throngs of carved angels and biblical figures.

The nave, especially, is a remarkable survival: unable to reach the immensely high carved angels to destroy them with their bare hands, the iconoclasts tried to shoot them to pieces instead. Many of the figures are still peppered with gunshot.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

  • Partnership Grant, £2,500, 2015

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

Contact information

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