Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Worthing, BN14 8HU
West Sussex - Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1025810, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7590155, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Mary's
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's
St Mary’s in Broadwater, Worthing, is an active Anglican parish church serving the local ecclesiastical parish within the Diocese of Chichester. Dedicated to Saint Mary, it forms part of a benefice that also includes Queen Street and St Stephen’s. The church is protected as a Grade I listed building.
A church existed here in Saxon times and was recorded in 1086. Surviving Saxon masonry includes a doorway beside the chancel and architectural fragments incorporated into the tower. The present structure originated around the middle of the 12th century, built mainly from Caen stone and flint in the Norman style. During the 13th century, the nave and chancel were enlarged, transepts added and the tower raised to about 60 feet. Subsidence led to its western arch being reshaped in Gothic form using earlier Norman stonework. Extensive restoration took place during the 19th century. The tower contains eight bells, including six recast in 1938, while a 1953 chancel window depicts John Wycliffe and preachers.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Mary's?⌄
St Mary's in Worthing belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary's building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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