Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Church Street
Ware, SG12 9EH
Hertfordshire - Built
- 1250
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1217410, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17528936, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Saint Mary the 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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Saint Mary the Virgin
Saint Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church on Church Street in Ware, Hertfordshire. Dating principally from the 13th century, it remains the town’s parish church and is protected as a Grade I listed building.
A place of worship has occupied the site since at least the Norman period, with records from the time of William the Conqueror indicating both a church and priest in Ware. The chancel is the earliest surviving section of the present flint-faced building and once served local residents alongside the nearby Benedictine community. During the 1390s, aisles and clerestories were added. Corbels depict Joan of Kent, her emblems and those of her husbands, while an octagonal font carved with saints also belongs to this period. The south porch includes a representation of Richard II. A short spire in the distinctive Hertfordshire style crowns the tower, and George Godwin directed restoration work during the 19th century.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Saint Mary the Virgin?⌄
Saint Mary the Virgin is at Church Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9EH.
What denomination is Saint Mary the Virgin?⌄
Saint Mary the Virgin in Ware belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Saint Mary the Virgin building?⌄
The building dates from 1250. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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Services: Thursday 10:00 AM; Sunday 11:15 AM
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