Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Tower Street
Ipswich, IP1 3BN
Suffolk - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1235800, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594629, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Mary le Tower, ipswich
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 le Tower, ipswich
St Mary le Tower, Ipswich, is a Church of England church on Tower Street in Ipswich, Suffolk. Now designated Ipswich Minster, it serves as the town’s civic church and holds Grade II* listed status. The new title was granted in January 2025 to reflect its growing contribution to the local community.
A church has stood on the site since at least 1086, when it was recorded in the Domesday Book. Ipswich’s town charter was composed in its churchyard in 1200. Although the building has medieval origins, much of the present structure resulted from a major reconstruction between 1860 and 1870, designed by Richard Phipson and financed by banker and philanthropist George Bacon. Notable features include memorial brasses, a substantial three-manual pipe organ derived from a 1690 instrument by Renatus Harris, and a ring of twelve bells, first completed in 1865.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Mary le Tower, ipswich?⌄
St Mary le Tower, ipswich is at Tower Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3BN.
What denomination is St Mary le Tower, ipswich?⌄
St Mary le Tower, ipswich in Ipswich belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary le Tower, ipswich building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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