St Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Details
Accessibility
Accessible toilets In Church House
Large print hymn books and service sheets.
Baby changing facilities In Church House
Entrance to the church is flat, but we do have a ramp to enable you to visit all sections of the church. There is a ramp available too for Church House.
Accessible dogs- We are an Inclusive Church and welcome all. If there are ways we can assist in you participating in the service, do let us know on arrival or beforehand.
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7563/facilities/
Brief description
"St Mary's Church is a Church of England parish church in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.
St Mary's Church is the largest parish church in Hertfordshire,[1] and is remarkably large for a town of the size of Hitchin — this has been cited as evidence of how Hitchin prospered from the wool trade.[1] The present church stands on the site of two previous churches and dates from the 14th and 15th centuries,[2] with its tower dating from around 1190. The church has been Grade I listed since 1951.[3]
During the laying of a new floor in the church in 1911, foundations of a more ancient Saxon church building were found. In form, they appear to be a basilican church of a 7th-century type, with a later enlarged chancel and transepts, perhaps added in the 10th century. These may have been the remains of a Benedictine monastery said to have been first on the site[4] and to have been founded by Offa, King of Mercia (r. 757–796)."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary%27s_Church,_Hitchin
Address
Churchyard
Hitchin
SG5 1HP
2025-
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7563/get-in-touch/
Phone
2025-
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7563/get-in-touch/
Website
https://www.stmaryshitchin.co.uk/
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7563/
Directions
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7563/find-us/
Opening Times
2025-
The Church is open at various times during the week but times can vary depending on what's happening each day. If you are coming specially to visit the church, do contact us beforehand to check opening times.
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7563/find-us/
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
Amenities
Toilets in Church house
Bike Rack at the West End of the church
Several public car parks to the East End of the church. (St Mary's does not have its own car park).
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7563/facilities/
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Hitchin Market, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
49 metres*
Manny's Cafe, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
63 metres*
Hitchin Town Hall, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
226 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.