Historic churches · North West England
St. Mary's Centre, Chester
In or near Chester.
St. Mary's Centre, Chester — Grade I listed church in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St. Mary's Centre in Chester, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the centre is free.
About
St. Mary's Centre, Chester is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Designed by James Harrison. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1863°, -2.8911°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Creative Space, formerly the Church of St Mary-on-the-Hill, stands at the top of St Mary's Hill, Chester, Cheshire, England, near Chester Castle. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The church stands at the top of a narrow winding lane which leads down to the River Dee, and it is adjacent to Chester Castle. In the 1970s the church was converted into an educational centre. It is currently available for use as a concert and exhibition venue and the Chester Music Society hold many concerts there throughout the year.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Cheshire Military Museum showcases the history of Cheshire soldiers from the 17th century to the present. Visitors can explore interactive displays and learn about the experiences of soldiers during various conflicts, including World War One.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Creative Space, formerly the Church of St Mary-on-the-Hill, stands at the top of St Mary's Hill, Chester, Cheshire, England, near Chester Castle. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The church stands at the top of a narrow winding lane which leads down to the River Dee, and it is adjacent to Chester Castle. In the 1970s the church was converted into an educational centre. It is currently available for use as a concert and exhibition venue and the Chester Music Society hold many concerts there throughout the year. The venue is programmed by Theatre in the Quarter, and hosts a variety of art and cultural events, from homegrown Cestrian performers, national and international acts.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The original church on the site was Norman and it served the castle. The present church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. The church was restored in 1861–62 by James Harrison and in 1890–92 by J. P. Seddon. The church closed in 1972.
Architecture
All the furnishings have been removed. The interior of the church is Perpendicular in style, other than the tower arch and the chancel arch which are both in the Decorated style. The parish registers begin in 1628 with fragmentary transcripts going back to 1547. The churchwardens' accounts start in 1536.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.1863, -2.8911
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 2DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 327617
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Thursday – Monday 10am – 4pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- cheshiremilitarymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7590140 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Creative Space (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Chester 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Mary's Centre, Chester?
- St. Mary's Centre, Chester is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 2DW), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is St. Mary's Centre, Chester?
- St. Mary's Centre, Chester — Grade I listed church in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St. Mary's Centre, Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 2DW.
- When was St. Mary's Centre, Chester built?
- Built or established in 1350. Designed by James Harrison.
- Is St. Mary's Centre, Chester a listed building?
- St. Mary's Centre, Chester is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St. Mary's Centre, Chester a protected site?
- Yes — St. Mary's Centre, Chester is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St. Mary's Centre, Chester free to visit?
- Yes, St. Mary's Centre, Chester is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Mary's Centre, Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 2DW.