Facilities and features
Accessibility
Two loos.
Changing mat and wipes available in accessible toilet.
One.
Available at the village shop, approximately 100m from the church.
All areas of the church excepting the tower base are served by ramped accesses.
Active induction loop when sound system is in use.
Access possible to the Nave and Chancel including communion rail.
Our Building
Open 08:30 to dusk every day, except when special events are being set up.
Hardman Victorian Stained Glass in Chancel and West windows.
Grade 1 listed building, documented in Pevsner's guide.
Music and Worship
Bells are chimed or rung on an occasional basis and at special services. Bell practice normally takes place from 7pm on Wednesday evenings at the Church. For more information, please contact Stephen Barber (see "Contact us" page for details).
The church's T. C. Lewis organ was built and installed in 1870. It was comprehensively refurbished in 2016 by Messrs. Harrison & Harrison of Durham.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Occasional programme on Wednesday mornings. Contact churchwarden for details.
Monday Morning Café: 09:30 to 11:00 with children's toy corner.
The children's toy corner is available whenever the church is open.
Help for Visitors
St Mary's has high speed broadband which can be used by those visiting the building. The public network is Guestwifi_EXT and the password is "Churchwifi". Or why not just point your 'phone's camera at one of the QR code notices around the church and let the technology do the hard work for you...
There are a number of laminated A4 sheets which give more detail on the church's history. If you'd prefer to read the information online, please visit https://titchmarsh.info/church-of-st-mary-the-virgin/church-history/ (copy and paste address into your browser).
Monday Morning Café: 09:30 to 11:00 with children's toy corner.
The Church is normally open daily from around 08:30 to dusk.
Other Features
The church is equipped with a modern AV system which can be used to project presentations and films. Sound quality is excellent and the system can play music to accompany services and events.