Historic churches · East of England
Mary Magdalen
In or near Belstead.
Mary Magdalen — church in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield · 2.6 km
- Free entry
About
Mary Magdalen is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.0753°, 1.1291°.
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Official information
St Mary Magdalen is a Roman Catholic parish located in Ipswich, welcoming visitors and newcomers to its community. The parish focuses on various activities, including youth projects and music in worship, aiming to enrich the spiritual life of its members.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary Magdalen is a Roman Catholic church in Ipswich, in the county of Suffolk, England. It is dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. It was founded in 1956 and is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia. It was originally a part of the parish of Saint Pancras. It was built in 1959 and became a locally listed building in 2021.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.0753, 1.1291
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Ipswich
- Parish
- Ipswich, unparished area
- Postcode
- IP1 6JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield — 2.6 km
- Official site
- marymagdalens.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q6780227 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mary Magdalen, Ipswich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Ipswich - geograph.org.uk - 7186454.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mary Magdalen?
- Mary Magdalen is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP1 6JS), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
- What is Mary Magdalen?
- Mary Magdalen — church in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK.
- How do I get to Mary Magdalen?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP1 6JS.
- Is Mary Magdalen a protected site?
- Yes — Mary Magdalen is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mary Magdalen free to visit?
- Yes, Mary Magdalen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mary Magdalen?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP1 6JS.