Facilities and features
Accessibility
A small area of accessible car parking is available with access from Church Lane to the east of the building.
Access to the main church is flat. If you are coming to a service in the Bolton Chapel, let us know and we will ensure a ramp is available.
Assistance (and all other well behaved) dogs are welcome.
The right hand toilet is accessible.
Parking is available on both The Street and Church Lane.
Look in the right hand toilet.
This is located on north outside wall of the Parish Room - it is lit at night.
Our Building
St Mary's is a Grade I listed building. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1339555
Open when the church is open - 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. daily.
Music and Worship
The organ is built into the North Chapel and was given to St Mary's by Revd James Blatch, it was officially opened by the Bishop of Ely on July 16th 1878. As a boy the Bishop had lived in Old Basing and was a pupil of a former curate, Mr. Appleton. Built by Bevington & Sons at a cost of £405, which converted to today's figures would be a six figure sum. It was last comprehensively repaired in 2004.
The 8.00 a.m. Sunday Holy Communion follows the rite of the Book of Common Prayer.
The robed Choir sings every morning at the 9.30 a.m. service as well as some weddings and funerals and some special services. If you are interested in joining please contact the parish administrator at [email protected]
Groups, Courses and Activities
Help for Visitors
Occasional guided tours take place throughout the year. If you are interested please contact the Parish Administrator on [email protected]
A short guide is available.
The Church is open from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. every day.
We are pleased to welcome dogs to the church. Look out for dog treats!
Open every day from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Other Features
There is a collection point outside the main door of the church. A second collection point is for food for companion animals co-ordinated by Helping Cats and Dogs UK.
The Church lies within the Old Basing Conservation Area - see https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/conservationappraisals#elem_33839
The Parish Room is available for hire. Please contact our Parish Administrator for further information [email protected]
St Mary's is pleased to offer this opportunity.
St Mary's has achieved a Silver award and is working to gain a Gold award.