St Mary’s Parish Church, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire

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Details

Accessibility

The church has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible car park, and a hearing induction loop. Assistance dogs are allowed. Details, including locations, of the church's accessibility features and facilities can be found here: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12754/facilities/

Brief description

St Mary's is an Anglican parish church and Grade I listed building in the village of Astbury, Cheshire. The church is renowned for its trapezoidal shape and has been named by many historians, architects and writers as one of the most beautiful churches in the country.

Address

Peel Lane, Astbury, Congleton CW12 4RQ

Email

The contact details of various members of staff at the church can be found here: http://astburychurch.org.uk/information/contact-us/

Phone

The contact details of various members of staff at the church can be found here: http://astburychurch.org.uk/information/contact-us/

Website

http://astburychurch.org.uk/

Directions

From Macclesfield, head south-east on Fountain Street towards Daintry Terrace. Fountain Street turns right and becomes Hallefield Road. Turn right onto Brook Street, then turn left onto Sunderland Street and continue onto Park Street/A536. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Park Street/A536. Continue to follow the A536 for 6.5 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Macclesfield Road. Take a slight left to stay on Macclesfield Road. Macclesfield Road turns slightly left and becomes Lower Heath/A34. Continue to follow the A34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Clayton Bypass/A34. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto West Road/A34. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Newcastle Road/A34. Turn left onto Peel Lane. The church will be on the right. OS SJ 846615.

Opening Times

As of 20/08/21, opening times are:

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

8–9am, 11am–12pm

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

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

D&G Bus 318 stops nearby the church. The bus timetable can be found here: https://bustimes.org/services/318-alsager-kidsgrove-congleton

Amenities

The church has toilets, including wheelchair-accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities. The Egerton Arms Country Inn serving food and drinks and offering accommodation is located opposite the church and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible seating, and toilets including children's toilets. Reservations are required for the inn's restaurant. More information can be found here: https://www.egertonastbury.com

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