St Mary's Church, Somerleyton

Details

Accessibility

St Mary's Parish Church is approached along a private driveway from the road - accessible, level car parking is available next to St Mary's within the churchyard. Disabled access ramp entry/exit to St Mary's main porch entrance. Hearing loop installed ( hearing aid users should use their device's 'T' setting). A bench seat is provided for visitors in the Churchyard near the car parking area. 

Brief Description

St Mary's Parish Church, Somerleyton, is a Grade II Listed Building extensively renovated in the mid 19th century but dating back to the 15th Century. It is one of 6 Churches forming the Somerleyton Benefice, within the Diocese of Norwich.  Interesting features include monuments, a notable painted 15th Century Screen, Bell Tower with a Peel of 6 Bells (3 of which were cast in Norwich in the 15th Century) and several fine stained glass windows including two of Flemish origin which pre-date St Mary's to the 14th century originating from St.Olaves' Priory. There are also several stained glass windows in memory of members of the Somerleyton family of Somerleyton Hall - St Mary's lies within its grounds. 

Address

St Mary's Parish Church,  Blundeston Road, Somerleyton, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 5PR 

Email

An email message can be sent to the Rector via the messaging tool on the Church web page at: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10192/get-in-touch/ 

Phone

Rector: Father Glen Brooks: 01502 732420

Website

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10192/

Directions

52°30'56.6"N 1°40'22.7"E

By Road: SAT NAV: NR32 5PR.

St Mary's Church, is  on the B1074 in the village of Somerleyton off the A47( between Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth)  and off the A143 (between Great Yarmouth and Gillingham).

From Norwich: follow the A146 then A143 towards Great Yarmouth, then  take the B1074 for Somerleyton.

From Ipswich: take the A140 onto A143 towards Great Yarmouth, then take the B1074 for Somerleyton. 

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 

No direct bus services presently call at Somerleyton.

Nearest railway station: Somerleyton Station (on the Greater Anglia trainline towards Norwich), then either by local taxi or approximately 16 minutes' walk to Somerleyton. St.Mary's is approximately 1 mile from the village centre. 

Alternatively, travel by rail to Lowestoft (6.2 miles/ 9.97 kms) or  to Great Yarmouth (11.3 miles / 18.18 kms), then complete the journey by local taxi.

For ticket information, timetables , information for disabled travellers and latest travel updates go to: 

 https://www.thetrainline.com/  or https://www.suffolkonboard.com/ or https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/

Amenities

Nearest toilet and refreshment facilities :  Lowestoft (6.2 miles/ 9.97 kms).Great Yarmouth (11.3 miles / 18.18 kms),