The Priory Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Tutbury

Getting here

St Mary’s Priory Church, Tutbury, is a Christian church family of all ages, seeking to proclaim Jesus as Lord, to serve God and share His love with our neighbours. Our welcome is warm and we seek the best of all traditions for older and younger worshippers.  We encourage newcomers to become involved at whatever level they feel comfortable with.    At 10.00 am on the Second, Third and Fourth Sunday of the month there is a Parish Holy Communion Service - using Common Worship liturgy, and on the First Sunday, a shorter, child-friendly Holy Communion service followed by Refreshments.  When there is a Fifth Sunday, we usually have a benefice communion service, the venue rotates around our 3 churches.   

The Church has a strong musical tradition and we have an accomplished organist and a choir.  The bells, eight in all are rung as regularly as possible, we would welcome more ringers and of course people wishing to join the choir are always welcome.   We have a Mothers' Union group.

Our beautiful Norman church building dates from the eleventh century and is in a village setting, close to Tutbury Castle with views over the Dove Valley to the Peak District. In 2010 the North Aisle was refurbished to provide meeting room, kitchenette, toilet and baby changing facilities - The Priory Suite, which can be used for a variety of events.  

Regrettably we are unable to leave the church open but on a Saturday morning from 10.00 am until 12 noon, the church is open for "Priory Pantry" and all are welcome to join us.   Saturdays also give the opportunity for people planning a wedding, renewal of vows, baptism or thanksgiving for the birth of a child, to come along a look at the church and there is usually someone available to answer any questions.    

If you would like to know the history of the church, again we would be happy to share this with you.  If you would like an Historical Tour, this can also be arranged. We also endeavour to be open on  Thursdays between 10am and 12noon for our craft group

Sine 2014, we have been part of the ART Benefice, with St. Mary's, Rolleston on Dove and Holy Trinity, Anslow.

For news and information, please go to www.tutburystmarys.org     We hope to see you soon.

Church Street
Tutbury
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9JE

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