St Mary

St Mary’s church, parts of which are of late Saxon period, is a beautiful little church with a spiritual and peaceful atmosphere.

Reed, Hertfordshire

Opening times

Open daily.

Address

Church Lane
Reed
Hertfordshire
SG8 8AN

St Mary’s is a beautiful little church with a spiritual and peaceful atmosphere and its services are in the main quiet and prayerful and for many it is a very special haven.

The church, parts of which are of late Saxon period, is first recorded in the Doomsday book of 1086. Although not having a huge congregation, St Mary's is much loved and many people give freely of their time to support St Mary's in a variety of ways.

It may be helping to look after our Living Churchyard, lovingly cleaning the church, organising music concerts or just visiting and taking in the beauty of church in between our usual church services. It is also home to Reed Choir.

Many ramblers, cyclists and dog walkers also use St Mary's as a start, end or place to rest on their routes. St Mary's is open daily and there is Morning Prayer on Thursday mornings at 9am.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Dog friendly

  • Church of England

  • Cornerstone Grant, £10,000, 2019

  • Our Cornerstone Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.

  • Repair Grant, £6,000, 2007

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

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