St Mary's Church, Sudeley, Gloucestershire
Details
Accessibility
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14435/facilities/
Brief description
"St Mary's Church is unique in being both the chapel of Sudeley Castle and a parish church in its own right. Queen Katherine Parr, the last and surviving wife of King Henry VIII, lived and died in the castle and her tomb is in the church."
Address
For correspondence St Mary's Church, Sudeley Cottage, High St, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5LJ and The Parish Office
St Peter's Centre, Gloucester Street, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5LU
https://www.winchcombeparish.org.uk/contact/
Phone
01242 602067
Website
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14435/
https://www.winchcombeparish.org.uk/st-marys-sudeley/
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1340136
Directions
The church is situated in the grounds of Sudeley Castle and is a 1-minute walk from Sudeley Castle : "By Car:
Sudeley Castle & Gardens is situated near Winchcombe, 8 miles north east of Cheltenham on the B4632 (A46) or just 10 miles from junction 9 of the M5. For Satnavs, our postcode is GL54 5LP. We offer ample FREE parking and disabled parking.
Coaches and large vehicles please note: due to a height and weight restricted main entrance, we ask that all coaches and large vehicles enter through our ‘Exit’ gate. From Winchcombe’s High Street, turn into Rushley Lane and at the end of the road you’ll find our gate is opposite you to the right of the lodge."
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
https://www.winchcombeparish.org.uk/st-marys-sudeley/ "This fine little church is situated in the grounds of Sudeley Castle. Like the castle, it was ruined during the Civil War, eventually being restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott. It contains the marble tomb of Queen Katherine Parr.
Those attending our services can obtain free admittance to the church of St Mary’s by asking at the Castle ticket office. For opening times please see Sudeley Castle opening times."
Transport
By Bus
"Bus services operate between Winchcombe and Cheltenham or Broadway. You can travel to St Mary's Church and Sudeley Castle with Stagecoach on their W bus service, or with Pulhams on their 606 service.
By Train
The closest train station to Sudeley Castle & Gardens is Cheltenham Spa.
There is also a Winchcombe Station Shuttle Service, from the GWSR train station to Winchcombe Town and the Castle and St Mary's Church. This service is run by, A Private Hire, and operates when the trains are running."
Amenities
At Sudeley Castle & Gardens, and at Winchcombe
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Winchcombe Museum, Gloucestershire
912 metres*
Winchcombe Railway Museum, Gloucestershire
1,130 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.