Welcome to the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick

St Mary's Church is an historic landmark, tourist attraction and busy parish church which is set in the ancient town of Warwick. People have worshipped on this site for over 1,000 years and is one of the largest churches in Britain. We offer a wide range of services with enchanting music from our choirs and celebrate baptisms and weddings.

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Open Thursday 28th November until Sunday 8th December

10am-4pm Monday-Saturday
12:30pm-4pm Sunday

The Collegiate Church of St Mary in Warwick is the beautiful setting for the annual Christmas Tree Festival, which opens on Warwick Town Victorian evening, Thursday 28th November and continues until Sunday 8th December 2019.

The Pop Up Café will be serving tea, coffee and homemade cakes on Friday and Saturday of both weekends from 10 am – 4 pm.

Visitors can vote for their favourite Christmas tree and be entered in the prize draw. Admission on Victorian Evening is 50p per adult. Children are Free. There will be Entertainment to include a variety of music, mulled wine & mince pies. Craft stalls and the St Mary’s gift shop will help with those Christmas presents. The evening will be rounded off with a short carol service at 8.45 pm.

Upcoming Events at the Festival

Click here to view the Christmas Tree Festival leaflet and full programme of events

Local School Choirs Singing at St Mary's

Come along and hear local school children sing Christmas songs in the glorious setting of St Mary’s Church, Warwick. Free entry - retiring collection.

Friday 6th December 10:30am - 12noon

Season of Dreams

30th Nov 19 7:30 PM

The Contemporary Choir Warwickshire Christmas Concert

5th Dec 19 7:00 PM
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for visitors

Autumn/Winter Season church opening hours

 

Monday - Saturday 10am - 4.30pm (last entry to the church 4pm, to the tower 3.40pm)

Sunday 12noon - 5pm (last entry to the church 4.30pm, to the tower 3.40pm)

Friday Lunchtime Recitals
1.15pm

 

8th November John Wyatt - organ (Ely)

22nd November Ed Jones - organ (Worcester Cathedral)

6th December Jacob Lee - double bass (Warwick School)

20th December Mark Swinton - organ (St Mary's, Warwick)

Retiring collection

 

Notice: Church Closure - St Mary's will not be open as usual the afternoon of Sunday 17th November or all day Tuesday 19th November

What's On

Lunchtime Recitals Series

22nd Nov 19 1:15 PM

Ed Jones  organ  (Bradford Cathedral)

Free

Lunchtime Recitals Series

22nd Nov 19 1:15 PM

Ed Jones  organ  (Bradford Cathedral)

Free

Season of Dreams

30th Nov 19 7:30 PM

Sing it Loud Presents Season of Dreams songs including 

I dreamed a Dream, Mr Sandman, Shallow, Fix you, Only in Sleep 

in aid of CLAPA Cleft, lip and palate Association

From £5

The Contemporary Choir Warwickshire Christmas Concert

5th Dec 19 7:00 PM

Singing custom written arrangements of the world's greatest Pop, Rock, Musical Theatre & Disney hits - backed by the Jam Hot Show Band. in aid of Myton Hospice

From £10
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Welcome from the Rector

Here you will find all you may need to know about our flourishing and lively community. The site includes: how to come to see this historic building if you are a visitor to Warwick; how to worship with us if you are new to the area or to faith; how to support or become involved in our ministry; and how to support or become involved in our music. St Mary's is an open and welcoming church. It would be lovely to see you in person.

The Revd Vaughan S Roberts
Vicar of St Mary's & Team Rector of Warwick

Fundraising

St Mary's Church is a historic landmark, but such a magnificent building is costly to run, requiring many fundraising campaigns. See how you can help!

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Safeguarding

The Collegiate Parish Church of St Mary is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. The church, from its unmissable position in the centre of Warwick, welcomes our regular congregation, Sunday School, choirs, visitors and those who just need a place of peace in a busy world. At St Mary's we aim to ensure that everyone who visits the Church, for whatever reason, feels welcome, valued, and safe. Our Safeguarding Officer can be contacted on safeguardingstmarys@gmail.com


Our safeguarding Policy can be found here


For further information and useful contact information click here


Carol Clarke Coventry Diocese Safeguarding Advisor
02476521345 safeguarding@covcofe.org

Diocese Safeguarding Team and for 24 hour cover
02476521345 safeguarding@covcofe.org