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The parish church of Chingford, built in 1844 and extended in 1903, Listed Grade II*.

The history of St Patrick’s is, shall we say, colourful.

Standing just a few yards from the River Thames, this historic church has a history going back into the depths of the Dark Ages.

Consecrated in 1686 by Bishop Henry Compton (after whom Old Compton St is named) the original church was designed by William Talman, who worked under Sir Christopher Wren. In December 2016 our redesigned entrance, featuring our name in neon lights, was dedicated by the Bishop of London to ensure the church remains a visible presence in the community it serves.

In 739AD Aethelheard, king of the West Saxons, granted land for a monastery. In the early 900’s a cathedral was built, almost certainly of wood.

St Mary's is one of the Church of England's most historic parishes, today we're a church of different people, a community of all ages, living out our calling.

St Mary's was built in 1856, on the site of several earlier churches, by the Londonderry family who lived at nearby Wynyard Hall.