St Mary The Virgin Parish Church
Anglican church in Hillingdon
Address: 170 Church Rd, Hayes UB3 2LR, United Kingdom
Phone: 442085732470
Region: Hillingdon
Nearest station: Hayes and Harlington (1.04 miles)
Rated: 4.7/5 on Google.
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About St Mary The Virgin Parish Church
- 🏰 St Mary The Virgin Parish Church is the oldest building in the area and is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.
- 🌳 Located near a park, this lovely building offers a quiet place where you can hear yourself think, surrounded by trees and greenery.
- ⛪️ The church itself dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade 2 listed building. It has an impressive history, with a font from the 11th century and bells that were erected in 1422.
- 👻 The church’s cemetery has interesting stories attached to it, including cockfights during the 1750s. There were also some conflicts involving bell-ringers, while congregations during sermons by Wesley brothers Charles and John were well-behaved.
- ✨ Notable figures like author George Orwell and poet John Betjeman have had connections with this church. Betjeman even described it as “The jewel in the Crown of Middlesex.”
- 💒 Sadly, one visitor mentioned that they found it closed on a Saturday afternoon.
- 💐 Overall, visitors appreciate its historical significance and enjoy its peaceful setting near the park.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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