The church enjoys a commanding position, standing on one of the highest points in the town, overlooking the valley of the River Wye. The spire is a conspicuous landmark that can be seen for many miles around, and the church - one of the largest in Herefordshire and a grade 1 listed building - is a blend of several styles of architecture. It has seen many changes since it was dedicated in 1316, some thirty years after building was started on the site and there is evidence to suggest the site contained earlier Saxon and Norman churches.

But the church is more than a building - it is the people who worship there and the community it serves. Generations of towns people have returned to the building for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. The church community is a thriving one, comprising many organisations covering all age groups.

The principal role of the building is to act as a centre for Christian worship; but it also fulfils an important focus for much of the cultural activity in and around the town.

The church receives no state funding and relies entirely on private donations and bequests. You can help by becoming a Friend of St Mary’s.

Click here to vist the Ross Team Ministry Website

The main Sunday service is the 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist.

A fully cathedral style Choral Evensong is sung at 6.30 p.m. (4.00 p.m. in the winter) on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Special services take place on major festivals. Music plays a vital role in all of these services.

Click here to visit the St Mary's music website