About Us

St Mary's, a12th century church, served as a Minster to this area until the dissolution of the monasteries.  It has a 120 foot spire which allows it to dominate the plain.  It's importance lies in the woodwork and carvings in the church and we have the oldest recorded misericord in the country. Although known as St. Mary's, It's official name is 'The Collegiate Church of St. Mary the Virgin'. 

We are open to visitors, although not daily. If closed the warden will open up for you at short notice.

Our normal pattern of worship at St. Mary's is:

First Sunday of the month   9.00am  Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer

Second Sunday                      9.00am  Morning Worship 

Third Sunday                        10:30am  Family Communion  

Fourth Sunday                     10.30am  Family Service (All Age)

Fifth Sunday                         10.30am  Joint Benefice Service at one of our Churches

2nd November                   9.00am  Holy Communion BCP

9th November                  10.30am  Morning Worship     

16h November                 10.30am  Family Communion

23rd November                10.30am  Family Service

30th November                10.30am Joint Benefice Service at St Mary's Church, Riccall