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Historic churches · East of England

Parish Church of St Mary

In or near Ely.

Norman & medievalFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly4.5 · 42 Google reviews

Parish Church of St Mary — Grade I listed church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.

Parish Church of St Mary, historic churches in Cambridgeshire

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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.

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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
Parish
Ely
Postcode
CB7 4JG
Parliamentary constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Phone
+44 1353 662062
Established
1082
Nearest railway station
Ely1 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

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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.