Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Mary
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Church of St Mary — church in Wigton, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Church of St Mary is a parish church in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.7 km away.
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Official information
The John Peel Theatre is a community theatre in Wigton, known for hosting a variety of live performances and events. It features comfortable seating and a licensed bar, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. The theatre is run by volunteers and has been entertaining the local community for over seventy years.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI and lies within the Solway Coast AONB, as well as being designated as a RAMSAR site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8238, -3.1595
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wigton
- Postcode
- CA7 9AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- 01697 424624
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.wigtontheatre.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17540758 (CC0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Wigton - geograph.org.uk - 286321.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 9AU), in the parish of Wigton.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — church in Wigton, Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 9AU.
- Is Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 9AU.