St Mary the Virgin, Astley

St Mary the Virgin, Astley The 11th century a Saxon noble called Alsi owned Estleia which became Astley. Sunday service 3.30pm and visits from 2.30pm. Sunday services start at 3.30pm.

Please help keep our special church open by visiting our Just Giving page. https://www.justgiving.com/stmary-astleypcc The first mention of a church at Astley is in 1285 when Stephen Astley was appointed incumbent of the Parish Church by Edith Astley. The Collegiate Church was built by Sir Thomas Astley in 1343 and dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, who owned and lived in nearby Astley Castle. Once

the size of a Cathedral and about 185 feet in length, the Church now stands one fifth of its former size, and today still holds many historic treasures. Astley has links to medieval royalty with Elizabeth Woodville, Elizabeth of York and Lady Jane Grey. The Grey family also once owned Astley Castle. In this Century, it is the congregation and friends of Astley Church who maintain and care for this wonderful historic church building and they would like to share all this with you. Not only to visit this Church, but also for regular worship. Visitors are welcome prior to the church service from 2.30pm (Easter Sunday earlier service time). Please see our church website for all events and church service times. Astley Church also has links to the writer George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) whose parents were married inside the Church in 1813. A copy of the marriage certificate is on display. Astley Church is Knebley Church in her book "Scenes of Clerical Life". You can help by liking our page and if you can by visiting us on one (or more) of our open days - you won't be disappointed. Funds are always needed to keep the church open and we have a Just Giving page St Mary the Virgin Astley if you feel you could help us. https://justgiving.com/stmary-astleypcc

We're all really looking forward to this summer's open weekend. So many things going on in the Church, Reading Room and ...
12/06/2026

We're all really looking forward to this summer's open weekend. So many things going on in the Church, Reading Room and Castle 🥰

Thank you to Cousans Organs for the annual tune and check of our church organ today. It's reassuring to know this specia...
05/06/2026

Thank you to Cousans Organs for the annual tune and check of our church organ today. It's reassuring to know this special instrument is looked after 🥰

This June's open weekend there is a fascinating talk by Dr Claire Strachan. All welcome and it's free..
03/06/2026

This June's open weekend there is a fascinating talk by Dr Claire Strachan. All welcome and it's free..

Our lovely open weekend is nearly here and we look forward to seeing you 🥰
20/05/2026

Our lovely open weekend is nearly here and we look forward to seeing you 🥰

A few photos from Astley Reading Room Social Group's (indoor!) picnic today.Thanks so much to everyone who came along an...
12/05/2026

A few photos from Astley Reading Room Social Group's (indoor!) picnic today.
Thanks so much to everyone who came along and a special thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make it a fantastic friendly gathering !

07/05/2026

A huge thank you to the 300 followers now liking our friendly Astley Church page 👏👏 It's wonderful for us to share this special place we love, with you. Thank you ❤️

Come along to Astley Reading Room on Weds 3rd June at 8.30pm if you want to learn more about Bats🦇 This free event inclu...
06/05/2026

Come along to Astley Reading Room on Weds 3rd June at 8.30pm if you want to learn more about Bats🦇 This free event includes a talk and a walk to Astley Churchyard. Please book a space for visitor numbers and all welcome.

Thank you to volunteers working hard today putting linseed oil on the Church door and new wood stain on the gate and not...
02/05/2026

Thank you to volunteers working hard today putting linseed oil on the Church door and new wood stain on the gate and notice board. All looks great 🥰

So.. if you're up early on Weds 6th May and fancy a walk in Astley Churchyard at 5am, please book a space on our Dawn Ch...
25/04/2026

So.. if you're up early on Weds 6th May and fancy a walk in Astley Churchyard at 5am, please book a space on our Dawn Chorus Walk. Some will still be sleepy in the village so please park cars on the hard standing at Astley Crossroads.. 🥰

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Post Office Row, Off Nuthurst Lane, Astley
Nuneaton
CV107QS

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2:30pm - 4:30pm

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