St Mary the Virgin, Ross-on-Wye

The Parish Church of St Mary stands proudly at the highest point in the centre of the town. Its 205 foot spire, the tallest in Herefordshire, can be seen from all directions, while the view from the adjacent Prospect looks over a horseshoe bend in the River Wye to the rolling Herefordshire countryside and Welsh mountains beyond. 

St Mary’s serves a population of nearly 12,000 residents. It is open daily between 9am and 5pm. A welcomer may be there to greet you but if not, you are most welcome to look around. Free leaflets are available to guide you and information panels are located around the building. Full history here.

The mix of ancient and modern enhances the beauty and within the ancient stone walls you will find a light and airy space surrounded by many interesting and historic features. You can trace over seven hundred years of history through lovely stained glass windows, fine alabaster monuments, the trees in church and a door leading nowhere. You can even venture on a hedgehog hunt. 

As well as a range of regular services from Messy Church to Choral Evensong the church is used for a variety on non-religious purposes: exhibitions, concerts, dances …