Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary's Church, Lichfield
In or near Lichfield.
St Mary's Church, Lichfield — church in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield City · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church in Lichfield is located at postcode WS13 6RG and is accessible via Lichfield City railway station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Lichfield is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1870. Designed by James Fowler. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6836°, -1.8274°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church is a city centre church in Lichfield, Staffordshire England located on the south side of the market square. A church is reputed to have been on the present site since at least 1150 but the current building dates from 1870 and is a Grade II* listed building. The church was remodelled in the early 1980s and again in 1997-1999 and now serves a variety of purposes including Lichfield Library and Tourist Information on the ground floor, and on the top floor, The Hub at St Mary's is now home to a speciality coffee shop, art gallery, treasury exhibition and performing arts space.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Lichfield is a historic church known for its stunning architecture and rich history. Visitors can explore its beautiful interior and learn about its significance in the local community.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stowe Pool and Walk Mill Clay Pit SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is a city centre church in Lichfield, Staffordshire England located on the south side of the market square. A church is reputed to have been on the present site since at least 1150 but the current building dates from 1870 and is a Grade II* listed building. The church was remodelled in the early 1980s and again in 1997-1999 and now serves a variety of purposes including Lichfield Library and Tourist Information on the ground floor, and on the top floor, The Hub at St Mary's is now home to a speciality coffee shop, art gallery, treasury exhibition and performing arts space.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.6836, -1.8274
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Lichfield
- Postcode
- WS13 6RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Phone
- 01543 250011
- Established
- 1870
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield City — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tu,Th[1],Fr,Sa
- Official site
- www.lichfield.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594364 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Lichfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Marys Lichfield 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Lichfield?
- St Mary's Church, Lichfield is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS13 6RG), in the parish of Lichfield.
- What is St Mary's Church, Lichfield?
- St Mary's Church, Lichfield — church in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Lichfield?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield City, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS13 6RG.
- When was St Mary's Church, Lichfield built?
- Built or established in 1870. Designed by James Fowler.
- Is St Mary's Church, Lichfield a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Lichfield is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Lichfield a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Lichfield is part of the Stowe Pool and Walk Mill Clay Pit SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Mary's Church, Lichfield free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Lichfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Lichfield?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield City, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS13 6RG.