Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of St Mary
In or near Ely.
Parish Church of St Mary — Grade I listed church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Parish Church of St Mary is located in East Cambridgeshire, postcode CB7 4JG. The nearest railway station is Ely, which is 1 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Parish Church of St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1082. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3986°, 0.2598°.
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Official information
St Mary's Church is a welcoming place for worship and community activities in Ely. It offers various services and events, aiming to share love and support with the local community. The church is committed to accessibility, providing features for those with additional needs.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is a church in Ely, Cambridgeshire, located near Ely Cathedral to the west of the Bishop's Palace. Principally constructed in the 13th century, it was designated as a Grade I listed building in 1950. Sextry Barn, which stood immediately to the west of the churchyard, was a large 13th-century tithe barn. It was demolished in 1842.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3986, 0.2598
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- +44 1353 662062
- Established
- 1082
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 1 km
- Opening
- Apr 1-Oct 31 10:00-17:00; Nov 1-Mar 31 11:00-16:00; Dec 25 off; Dec 26 off; Jan 1 off
- Official site
- www.stmarysely.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527581 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Ely (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Ely (2).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parish Church of St Mary?
- Parish Church of St Mary is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4JG), in the parish of Ely.
- What is Parish Church of St Mary?
- Parish Church of St Mary — Grade I listed church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4JG.
- When was Parish Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1082.
- Is Parish Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Parish Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Parish Church of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Parish Church of St Mary is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Parish Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Parish Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4JG.