Historic churches · East of England
St Mary, Woodbridge Road
In or near Playford.
St Mary, Woodbridge Road — church in Ipswich, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road · 1.3 km
- Free entry
About
St Mary, Woodbridge Road is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Ipswich, UK". Coordinates: 52.0612°, 1.1736°.
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Official information
St Mary is a historic church located on Woodbridge Road, known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and enjoy its artistic features, making it a peaceful place for reflection and appreciation of local heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's, often called St Mary Woodbridge Road, is a Catholic church in Ipswich which has the largest congregation in the town and the second largest congregation in Suffolk. Its parish hall is the site of the first post reformation Catholic church in Ipswich, St Antony. It is part of the Diocese of East Anglia.
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Background
History
St Mary's was founded by a French priest, Abbé Louis Pierre Simon, when he escaped from the threat of the French Revolution and settled in Ipswich to teach. He was offered lodgings by a Catholic woman, Miss Margaret Wood, who later became his friend. Due to the prevalence of the revolution, Catholics found it hard to profess their faith in public at the time. Père Simon was able to gather the local Catholics into one community through his faithful pastoral work. When the French wars were over, Père Simon decided to devote his life to working for the community in Ipswich. He bought a house in Albion Hill (now known as Woodbridge Road), which is presently used as a convent for nuns. Despite…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0612, 1.1736
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Ipswich
- Parish
- Ipswich, unparished area
- Postcode
- IP4 4BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.st-mary.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594547 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary, Woodbridge Road (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Catholic Church of St.Mary - geograph.org.uk - 1033366.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cemeteries · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary, Woodbridge Road?
- St Mary, Woodbridge Road is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP4 4BD), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
- What is St Mary, Woodbridge Road?
- St Mary, Woodbridge Road — church in Ipswich, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary, Woodbridge Road?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP4 4BD.
- Is St Mary, Woodbridge Road a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary, Woodbridge Road is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary, Woodbridge Road free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary, Woodbridge Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary, Woodbridge Road?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP4 4BD.