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St Mary

In the bustling mountain gateway to Snowdonia, St Mary's continues the tradition of a 'prayer house in the wood' (betws y coed).

Betws y Coed, Gwynedd

Opening times

Open every day 10am to 6pm.

Address

Holyhead Road
Betws y Coed
Gwynedd
LL24 0AY

The church was built in 1873 at a cost of £5,000 to replace the medieval church of St Michael, which had by then become too small to accommodate the fast growing parish. The tower was completed in 1907.

It was designed by EG Paley and JH Austin, architects of Lancaster and was built by O Gethin D Jones, building contractor of Penmachno. The land and some of the building stone were given by Lord Willoughby De Eresby of Gwydir Castle.

A warm inclusive welcome, sound bible teaching and worship with traditional hymns awaits you. 

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Famous connections

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • National heritage here

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Wildlife haven

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • Car park at church

  • Church shop or souvenirs

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Train station within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • In the summer months we have regular Sunday night performances from Welsh Male Voice Choirs.

  • St Mary's holds an 11am Eucharist on Sundays and 2.30pm Eucharist on Wednesdays.

  • Church in Wales

Contact information

Other nearby churches

St Michael Old Church

Betws y Coed, Gwynedd

This redundant 14th century church is now cared for by the St Michael's Betws y Coed Trust and welcomes visitors from all over the world.

Seion Chapel

Llanrwst, Clwyd

Seion Methodist Chapel was built in 1895 by architects Booth, Chadwick and Porter of Colwyn Bay, in the vernacular style.