St Mary's Astbury

St Mary's Astbury The beautiful historic parish church serving Astbury and Somerford. Follow us for more regular updates, events and services.

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As part of this year’s Heritage Open Days, come and explore the timeless beauty of St Mary’s Church.Wander freely throug...
06/09/2026

As part of this year’s Heritage Open Days, come and explore the timeless beauty of St Mary’s Church.
Wander freely through its ancient spaces and feel yourself drawn into the long, unfolding story of this sacred site. Imagine the lives that have passed through these doors, the hands that built and restored, and the voices that echoed in prayer and praise across the centuries.
Pause to admire the play of light through stained glass, the quiet strength of stonework shaped by generations, and the enduring presence of faith etched into every corner. Whether you come to see, to learn, or simply to sit in stillness, St Mary’s offers a space steeped in history and soaked in centuries of devotion.
Is the organ the King of Instruments or just a bunch of pipes and whistles? Guided by Sally, try it for yourself - all three keyboards AND the pedal keyboard for your feet! (Sunday and Saturday only)
Come and experience this iconic building—created to the glory of God, and open to all.

New children's group this Sunday!  We will be thinking about the Feast of Creation and we will be having a scavenger hun...
04/09/2026

New children's group this Sunday! We will be thinking about the Feast of Creation and we will be having a scavenger hunt around the church building.

Adults are asked to stay but are welcome to sit and switch off with a brew and biscuits before the start of the week.

An invitation from Smallwood - sounds fun 🥰Book online or contact Nicola on smallwoodchurchenquiries@gmail.com for a num...
03/09/2026

An invitation from Smallwood - sounds fun 🥰
Book online or contact Nicola on [email protected] for a numbered ticket.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS are just two weeks away  when  St Mary's doors will be open to visitors each afternoon.  It is good t...
30/08/2026

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS are just two weeks away when St Mary's doors will be open to visitors each afternoon.
It is good to share our beautiful church with as many people as possible so Sally will be in church every day but she needs company and support. 🥰 Can you help by offering a welcome, being an extra person to hand out information, point out St Mary's hidden treasures? Either the whole or part of the afternoon would be great😇
Please contact Sally for more information or to pledge your time: email [email protected] or text 07977 903561. THANK YOU

THIS SUNDAY 30th AUGUST     Astbury, Smallwood and Somerford meet at Somerford-Chapel-in-the-Park for a single service f...
27/08/2026

THIS SUNDAY 30th AUGUST

Astbury, Smallwood and Somerford meet at Somerford-Chapel-in-the-Park for a single service for the whole benefice to enjoy together.
Songs of Praise outdoors (if the weather holds!) so please bring a chair (wrap up warm?) and be ready to sing your favourite hymns - the ones that have received the most votes in the Somerford poll.
We will be ready to move inside if it should be wet - though the farmers and gardeners may want to stay outside and join in a rain dance to break the drought 😂
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO SERVICES AT ASTBURY OR SMALLWOOD CHURCHES ON 30TH AUGUST.

Likely to be inside the chapel!! ☔️🥂This Sunday come and join us for Hymns and Pimms (Songs of Praise) at Somerford Chap...
25/08/2026

Likely to be inside the chapel!! ☔️🥂
This Sunday come and join us for Hymns and Pimms (Songs of Praise) at Somerford Chapel 2.30pm - all welcome

Are you a dab hand with a dustpan and brush? An ace with a vac?  St Mary's needs you 🥰The scaffolding is up for the repa...
25/08/2026

Are you a dab hand with a dustpan and brush? An ace with a vac? St Mary's needs you 🥰
The scaffolding is up for the repairs needed in the Vestry but the church looks like a building site! Can you spare an hour or two this Friday to help St Mary's sparkle again ready for August and September weddings and exciting Autumn events coming soon? We start at 9am, tea and coffee on tap!
Thank you xx

Is it the King of Instruments or just a box of whistles? What do all the stops and buttons do? How many hands and feet d...
23/08/2026

Is it the King of Instruments or just a box of whistles? What do all the stops and buttons do? How many hands and feet do you need?

As part of the Heritage Open Days, there will be two Try the Organ sessions for would-be organists, whether you have played the piano a bit or have no keyboard experience at all.

Listeners are welcome but places for participants are limited. For more information or to book, email [email protected] or text 07977 903561.

21/08/2026

NOW BOOKING 😍

Hercule Poirot? Inspector Morse? Miss Marple?
Whoever you are, be sure to get your tickets in good time - book online using the QR code or at https://bit.ly/4wiaKwj
Why not make a night of it and book a pre-show meal at The Egerton for £35 – book directly with the pub (01260 228546)

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Peel Lane, Astbury VillageAstbury
Congleton
CW124RQ

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