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 architecture, 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 20 September:
- 1000 - 1600 (Tower tours from 10.15am last tour 3.15pm)
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
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 40 minute(s)
