Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Beaumont Street
Oxford, OX1 2NA
Oxfordshire - Built
- 1101
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1047218, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594567, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Mary Magdalen
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 St Mary Magdalen
St Mary Magdalen is an Anglican parish church on Beaumont Street in Oxford, dedicated to Mary Magdalene. It belongs to the Church of England and is protected at Grade I. The church remains active, with worship following the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Mass is held twice each weekday and three times on Sundays, including the principal Sunday service at 10.30 am.
A wooden Saxon church near Oxford’s former North Gate was destroyed by fire in 1074 and replaced with a Norman chapel. Bishop Hugh of Lincoln commissioned a rebuilding in 1194, with surviving medieval fabric in the chancel and south aisle. The chancel was reconstructed in the late 13th century, while the present Lady Chapel developed from a Carmelite chapel founded in 1320. The west tower dates from 1511–31. Victorian work included an 1840s Gothic Revival north aisle by George Gilbert Scott and W. B. Moffatt. Notable features include a carved wooden chest from the early 14th century and a ring of ten bells.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Mary Magdalen?⌄
St Mary Magdalen is at Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2NA.
What denomination is St Mary Magdalen?⌄
St Mary Magdalen in Oxford belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary Magdalen building?⌄
The building dates from 1101. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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