St Mary's Church, Hartley Wintney

About

St Mary's Church was originally built by nuns, and now consists of a thirteenth-century nave and chancel, while the transepts and flint tower are nineteenth-century additions. Highlights include the remains of thirteenth-century wall paintings, including one of St Christopher. Also search out the graves of two commanders of the British Army - General Henry 'Hangman'; Hawley, who defeated Bonny Prince Charlie at Culloden, and Field Marshal Lord Alanbrooke, Churchill's closest military advisor during the Second World War.

St Mary's Church is open to the public on Sunday afternoons, between 14:30 and 16:30, from Easter until mid-September. During these times volunteers from ‘Friends of St Mary’s’ will be in attendance to answer any queries. Outside of the scheduled Sunday opening times, access can be arranged via emailing fosm.hw.hamp@gmail.com

Facilities & hire:
St Mary's Church is available to hire for events and is a unique and beautiful venue. It is also available for wedding blessings and funeral services. Due to its historic nature the church has no running water or toilet facilities and limited electricity (solar power). There is limited parking. The maximum capacity of St Mary's Church is 160 including performers, staff and volunteers. In the past St Mary's has hosted art and photography exhibitions, flower fesivals as well as community celebrations and occasional services.

About Churches Conservation Trust

The Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity saving historic churches at risk. The Churches Conservation Trust has saved over 350 buildings which attract almost 2 million visitors a year. Our unique collection of English churches includes irreplaceable examples of architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of history. The Trust operates the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK. All of the churches in their collection are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.