St Mary's Church (Churches Conservation Trust), Washbrook, Suffolk

Details

Accessibility

"Park opposite the lodge houses near to church. 50m walk to lych gate. There are some steps into church.

Due to the historic nature of our buildings, this church has natural lighting only, and there is no heating, running water or toilet facilities."

Brief description

Despite being close to Ipswich, St Mary's lies remote and peaceful at the end of a winding path amongst picturesque trees and meadows. A Norman church rebuilt in the fourteenth century, it boasts: wonderful stone carvings in the chancel; lovely window tracery; canopied stalls; a piscina, a sedilia and an Easter Sepulchre. An 1866 restoration by Edmund Buckton Lamb provided the roofs and benches, the beautiful Victorian stained glass, and added a delightful baptistry to house the handsome fifteenth-century font."

Address

Washbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3HQ

Email

supporters@thecct.org.uk

Phone

0845 303 2760     Monday - Friday      9.00am-5.00pm (Churches Conservation Trust)

Website

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-mary-washbrook.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary%27s_Church,_Washbrook

Directions

3 miles west of Ipswich. From the A1071/B1113 roundabout turn south along Swan Hill and turn right into Pigeon Lane to the junction with Spring Road. Follow Historic Church signs for 0.5 miles to church.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change.

Transport

Nearest railway station: Ipswich (2.9 miles).

Amenities

In Ipswich.