St Mary's Church

Church Lane, CW5 5RQ . (01270) 625268.
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The Parish Church of St. Mary Nantwich is acknowledged to be one of the finest medieval town churches. Mostly fourteenth century construction, it is the largest such church not forming part of a monastic settlement. Built on the grand scale it has significant features in common with the cathedrals at Lichfield, Chester, Gloucester and Wells. The fine octagonal tower is a feature for miles around South Cheshire.

Nantwich Church is a major tourist attraction with estimated visitors totalling 50,000 per year. The visitors include numerous school parties, visiting church parties, coach party "stop-offs"and casual visitors who all come to see:

• the magnificent building
• the rare 14th Century stone pulpit
• the splendid 14th Century Chancel with its "lierne" vaulting
• the exquisite Choir Stalls with intricate carvings and canopies
• the unusual bread oven
• the strange stone carvings
• the library with rare 17th Century books
• the breathtaking Jubilee curtain
• the fine collection of kneelers
• and many other features.

St. Mary's Church has a dedicated team of specialist tour guides who are able to escort visiting parties around the church and point out features of interest.

Many of the school parties that visit the church find the tours given by the guides very helpful in explaining the many historical features, of this magnificient building, to enhance their knowledge and understanding .

All visiting paties to St. Mary's will immediately feel the warmth and balance of not only, a physical church, but a living church.

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