Welcome to the Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Wellingborough
A very warm welcome to this website. Our beautiful church is a place of prayer, peace and joy for all who visit us, either for private reflection or to share in worship. Our services are traditional in style but always accessible and we pride ourselves on the warmth of our welcome. Our growing parish community is richly diverse, with people of all ages and backgrounds coming happily together on Sunday mornings and at other times.
St Mary’s is a Church of England parish in the diocese of Peterborough and stands firmly within the Anglo-Catholic tradition under the episcopal care of the Bishop of Richborough.
Fr Robert Farmer SSC
This Church of England church known for its stunning interior designed by Sir Ninian Comper. It’s a free-standing example of the gothic style with rich ornamentation, particularly in its gilded furnishings and ceiling.
We are always happy to welcome visitors, but please note that the church is not usually kept open. To avoid disappointment, do make contact with us to arrange your visit. For those using satellite navigation the postcode is NN8 1HJ. Entry to the churchyard is via St Mary’s Paddock in Knox Road.
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Safeguarding
Our parish of Wellingborough St Mary the Virgin is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Peterborough’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO on (01933) 275122 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01733 887040 or email safeguarding@peterborough-diocese.org.uk If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.