Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Addington Village Road
Croydon, CR0 5AS
Greater London - Built
- 1080
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1079343, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17527482, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St. Mary The Blessed Virgin
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Call +44 1689 842 167 to check details →About St. Mary The Blessed Virgin
St. Mary The Blessed Virgin is an active Church of England parish church on Addington Village Road in Croydon. Serving Addington village and neighbouring parts of New Addington and Forestdale, it follows the Modern Catholic tradition. The church has been protected at Grade I since 1951 and has close links with Addington Palace. Five former Canterbury archbishops who resided nearby are buried here, with a memorial to them in the churchyard.
Christian worship is recorded on the site from at least 1080, and the building retains an eleventh-century chancel and windows. Its narrow south aisle dates from the early thirteenth century and has a sloping roofline associated with its former thatched covering. The bell tower reached its present appearance in 1876. Its six bells include one thought to date from around 1380 and two from the seventeenth century; the ring was restored in 1957. Other features include the richly ornamented chancel, completed in 1898, and a stained-glass memorial honouring Addington’s Home Guard battalion.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St. Mary The Blessed Virgin?⌄
St. Mary The Blessed Virgin is at Addington Village Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 5AS.
What denomination is St. Mary The Blessed Virgin?⌄
St. Mary The Blessed Virgin in Croydon belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St. Mary The Blessed Virgin building?⌄
The building dates from 1080. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact St. Mary The Blessed Virgin?⌄
You can reach St. Mary The Blessed Virgin by phone on +44 1689 842 167.
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