Ancient Heritage
Centuries of Christian witness in this historic place.
The parish church of Staindrop
Welcome to St Mary’s Parish Church
An ancient Christian church, a living place of worship and a remarkable part of Staindrop’s story.
Photo: Anthony Parkes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · cropped
Living Faith
Rooted in scripture, growing through worship and prayer.
Welcoming Community
A warm welcome for all—you are at home here.
Beautiful Setting
A place of peace, reflection and renewal.
Parish Life
Active ministry and care for our local community.
Featured Notices
View all noticesRegular worship at St Mary’s
10 August 2026Sunday worship is at 9:15am and Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9:00am.
St Mary’s is open daily
10 August 2026Current visitor information lists opening as 9am–5pm in summer and 9am–4pm in winter.
Eight bells: a century of the 1925 ring
5 April 2025St Mary’s marked the centenary of the recasting and augmentation of its bells from six to eight.
Restore · Renew · Rejoice
Care for our beautiful church
Support the continuing worship, welcome and conservation of St Mary’s.
£98,000£1,500,000
7% of the current target
Ancient stones · living faith
More than a Sunday service
The life of St Mary’s continues through prayer, music, friendship, pastoral care, community gatherings and the shared work of preserving this remarkable church.
St Mary’s
What we stand for
Living faith
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Warm welcome
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Ancient heritage
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Parish life
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