Cerne Abbas St Mary's Church

Cerne Abbas St Mary's Church St Mary's is the Parish Church for Cerne Abbas in Dorset. We also celebrate seasonal events at the Silver Well and at the Vicarage.

It is a living church, open during daylight hours (or until about 5pm when it's light later) year-round. Come in to learn about the history of the village (boards in the tower room), say a prayer and/or light a candle, join in with one of our many concerts or other musical events, have a coffee and a slice of cake (1st Wednesday of the month), ring the bells (practice 7pm most Thursdays), or atten

d a service. Regular services are listed on the Church near You website, and special services are highlighted on this page.

07/06/2026
Michael McCarthy, who gave a talk about 'Shakespeare the Naturalist ' in the Cerne Giant Festival has had a shorter vers...
04/06/2026

Michael McCarthy, who gave a talk about 'Shakespeare the Naturalist ' in the Cerne Giant Festival has had a shorter version of his talk published the Marshwood Vale magazine.

in an age when the natural world is so terribly threatened, an age where the qualification to be the Greatest Living Englishman is to love nature and defend it, let us be grateful for the fact that the greatest English writer loved it too, and were he alive today, would very likely be manning the ba...

A varied programme of light music....
01/06/2026

A varied programme of light music....

The annual walk from Cerne to Hilfield for tea...the temperature was very high for a walk... 5 walkers braved it... depa...
25/05/2026

The annual walk from Cerne to Hilfield for tea...the temperature was very high for a walk... 5 walkers braved it... departing at 2pm and arriving at 3.30pm The teas were delivered by car and walkers could have a lift back.. or they could walk.. Fiona walked well done!

Our last event this year, and 3rd following the AngloSaxon theme. We've also had academics from Oxford teaching us Old ...
24/05/2026

Our last event this year, and 3rd following the AngloSaxon theme. We've also had academics from Oxford teaching us Old English for some filming they want to do about our most famous AngloSaxon, Aelfric of Cerne.

This was the 2nd of our AngloSaxon themed events - the archaeologists will be back on the Abbey site for their 4th year ...
24/05/2026

This was the 2nd of our AngloSaxon themed events - the archaeologists will be back on the Abbey site for their 4th year this summer and they are finding more dateable finds reaching back into that era.

Please let me know ASAP if you'd like one of these. Explanation in OP.
24/05/2026

Please let me know ASAP if you'd like one of these. Explanation in OP.

Please let me know asap if you would like one of these. Explanation in OP.
24/05/2026

Please let me know asap if you would like one of these. Explanation in OP.

In Dorset Life...
24/05/2026

In Dorset Life...

Enjoy a walk in good company to Hilfield Friary this Sunday 24th - forecast is good! This used to be quite an event in ...
20/05/2026

Enjoy a walk in good company to Hilfield Friary this Sunday 24th - forecast is good! This used to be quite an event in the village! The walk is open to everyone and anyone. There will be a lovely tea then when we arrive. (Volunteers to add a cake to the tea please contact me or Helen Smith.) If you wish you can stay for their evening prayers at 5.15pm or go on home. people wanting a lift home need to arrange with a friend to drive and meet us there

Address

Abbey Street
Cerne Abbas
DT27JQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441300341251

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