St Mary's Church - Newport

Address: The Rectory, Rectory Ln, Brighstone, Newport PO30 4QH, United Kingdom.
Phone: 7930670547.

Specialties: Anglican church.
Other points of interest: Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Opinions: This company has 23 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.6/5.

Location of St Mary's Church

7930670547

St Mary's Church is an Anglican church located in the picturesque village of Brighstone, on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. The church's address is The Rectory, Rectory Ln, Brighstone, Newport PO30 4QH. If you'd like to give them a call, their phone number is 7930670547.

One of the standout features of St Mary's Church is its wheelchair-accessible entrance, making it easy for everyone to attend services and events. As an Anglican church, St Mary's offers a wide range of services and activities for visitors and congregation members alike.

According to Google My Business, St Mary's Church has received 23 reviews from visitors, with an impressive average rating of 4.6/5. This is a testament to the church's commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

If you're thinking of visiting St Mary's Church, there are a few things you should know. The church is located in a rural area, so it may be a good idea to bring a map or GPS device to help you find your way. Additionally, the church offers a variety of services and events throughout the year, so it's a good idea to check their website or give them a call to see what's coming up.

One of the things that sets St Mary's Church apart is its beautiful and historic architecture. The church has been a fixture in the Brighstone community for many years, and its stunning design and attention to detail are sure to impress visitors.

Reviews of St Mary's Church

Ju

5/5

Lovely little church on the south side of the island, very peaceful and quiet.
Also a great tea room across the road.

G

5/5

Stunning church and piece of local history.

Cullen Sage

5/5

Lovely church, had the distinction of having three of its rectors being promoted to Bishops (quite a modest achievement for a little village church).
The original paintwork is still visible on the interior walls in places. Much of the church retains much of its original features and I even found a 'masons mark' on one of the stones from when it was built.

John Smith

5/5

An absolutely gorgeous old building that feels like it has history oozing out of its stones. We attended a wedding there and the vicar is the most amazing, exuberant member of the clergy I have met in a very long time. She made the service really special and personal, and sang with such a beautiful voice I wonder if she has been trained. Please visit and attend a service; you'll leave feeling uplifted.

Barbara

5/5

Beautiful church very peaceful place lovely atmosphere went to hear a male voice choir and it was wonderful

Andrew Higgs

4/5

The service was as advertised, less formal - seats in a circle. Friendly congregation members with refreshments served.

Glynis Marsh

4/5

Beautiful church. Disabled access. Hall next door has disability facilities and provides drinks and cakes on occasions. Hall for hire. Next to large public car park. Stocks outside.

David Jones

5/5

Dear St. Mary' Church,

I am writing because, yesterday, at my local church, here in Virginia, USA, we had a short, on-line, noonday service, when the Minister - Rev. Anne Ritchie - made reference to the life and work of William Wilberforce, the slavery abolitionist and father of Samuel Wilberforce, who was one of the three bishops who were former vicars at St.Mary's Church. It so happens that my wife and I worship at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Burke, Virginia. Our church has, like your St. Mary's, produced three bishops of the Episcopal (Anglican) church. These are: Rt. Rev. David Co. Jones (our former rector and my namesake!); Rt. Rev. Jane Dixon (deceased) who was former Assistant Bishop of Washington DC and a former "curate" at Good Shepherd; and, Rt. Rev. Carolyn Irish, also a former "curate" at our church.
You may wonder why I have contacted you, about this.
My wife and I were married at your "namesake" church, St. Mary the Virgin, Carisbrooke, just a few miles from your own church. This was in 1957. I was born in Cowes and my wife, the former Gabrielle Mabey was born in Carisbrooke - on Clatterford Road, en route to Brighstone. We both attended the former County Secondary Grammar School , at Node Hill, Newport. I worked at the County Hall, Newport. Since then, my international work has taken us to many countries, including Uganda and Malawi, where we lived for a total of seven years. Since 1970, we have lived here, in Annandale, Virginia. We came here, to the USA because I worked at the World Bank and then was a Research Fellow and Visiting Lecturer at Harvard University, in Cambridge, near to Boston. I am a lay minister at the Good Shepherd Church and my wife is an office volunteer, who prepares our Sunday service bulletins.
We do not, like you, have a public house, called "The Three Bishops". I think that some of my grandmother's family lived in Brighstone and were associated with the former "Shotters Bus Company", which ran busses from Newport to Brooke and to Newchurch and Sandown.
We send you many blessings and hope that you will forgive my intrusion into your lives, in Brighstone
David C. Jones. ([email protected])