St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury

Name: St Mary's Church
Address: St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1EF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 845 303 2760

#13 among attractions in Shrewsbury

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015. It is the largest church in Shrewsbury. Clifton-Taylor includes the church in his list of 'best' English parish churches. ()

Architectural style: English gothicCoordinates: 52°42'31"N, 2°45'5"W

Address

St Mary's PlaceShrewsbury SY1 1EF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 845 303 2760

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Shrewsbury

Day trips

St Mary's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, New Riverside, The Quarry Park.

~630 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
4 min walk • The Darwin Shopping Centre is the largest of the two main shopping centres in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, comprising approximately 17 per cent of the town centre's retail offer by leasable area.
~1010 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons visitors with its rich collection and engaging exhibitions. Located in Shropshire, England, this museum offers a deep dive into the local...
~760 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
New Riverside, Shrewsbury
4 min walk • New Riverside is a £150m shopping centre redevelopment project in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, which is planned to link the town's Pride Hill and Darwin centres and comprehensively redevelop the Riverside centre site.
0.4 miW
Body of water, Garden, Park
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
12 min walk • The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The park was created in 1719 and encompasses 29 acres.
~710 ftSW
11th-century castle and military museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
4 min walk • Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed.
~1770 ftW
Charles Darwin, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
9 min walk • St Chad's Church occupies a prominent position in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with its distinctive round shape and high tower it is a well-known landmark in the town.
~1370 ftSW
Spireless Roman Catholic cathedral
Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury
7 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara, commonly known as Shrewsbury Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England.
1.4 miNE
52°43'25"N • 2°43'40"W
Shrewsbury Driving Range, Shrewsbury
37 min walk • Golf
~1120 ftSE
Bridge, View point
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
6 min walk • The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774.
0.5 miW
Bridge
Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury
14 min walk • Porthill Bridge, also often referred to as Port Hill Footbridge, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It connects Porthill with the Quarry and the town centre.
~1290 ftW
Monuments and statues
The Quantum Leap, Shrewsbury
7 min walk • The Quantum Leap is a sculpture situated next to the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was created to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of evolutionist Charles Darwin, who was born in the town in 1809.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Mary's Church open?

St Mary's Church is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary's Church?

Nearby attractions include Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), Shrewsbury Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), Shropshire, Shrewsbury (4 min walk).

How to get to St Mary's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary's Church:

Bus

S • Lines: 409 (4 min walk)
Shrewsbury Bus Station (4 min walk)

Train

Shrewsbury (6 min walk)