St Marys Church Prittlewell
St. Mary's Church, East Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6LQ
As part of our Open Day - there will be self guided tours of the church and family activities - free refreshments, See exhibitions based on our theme of colour, visit the tower and see the bells (limited access bookable on the day - first come first served!), the amazing windows - see if you can spot a kangaroo... And learn more of our history.... This is a place where we worship Jesus today as before....
When the Saxons settled here, soon after the Roman Legions had left Britain, they found a fine, dry site overlooking the river Thames, with a fresh water stream – the Prittle Brook – and good grazing land nearby.
There is archaeological evidence that a small chapel was erected on the site of the present church in the 7th century. A portion of the Saxon doorway of that tiny chapel remains today as part of the north wall of the chancel. Southend Museum Service will be in attendance.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 0900 - 1600 (Tower tours from 10.15am last tour 3.15pm)
- Sunday 08 September:
- Church Service 09.30am until 11.00 then the church will be open until 1600 (no Tower tours)
Location & directions
St. Mary's Church, East Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6LQ
- Contact on day:
- Revd Paul Mackay - 01702 466471
- Telephone number:
- +441702466471
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is wheelchair access to the nave of the church and vestry's and accessible toilets
Additional information
Please note we have arranged parking at Roots Hall, Southend United's Football Ground Car Park, on Victoria Ave from 9am to 5pm the church can be seen and is a short walk from there.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 40 minute(s)
