Bones and Bells
St Mary de Crypt Church, Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1TP
Visit one of the most ancient churches in Gloucester. Learn the history of deaths and burials, remembrance and mourning. Visit the crypt and find out about the many uses it has had from charnel house to munitions store and alehouse. Explore the bell tower and have an opportunity to ring the bells with the Ancient Society of Crypt Youth, established in 1710!
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1400
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1400
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1400
Location & directions
St Mary de Crypt Church, Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1TP
- Directions:
- Meet inside the church
- Contact on day:
- Debbie Vass
- Telephone number:
- +447977593296
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is via www.stmarydecrypt.org or in person at St Mary de Crypt Wednesday-Sunday -11.00-15.00 from Monday 4th August
- Booking website:
- https://www.stmarydecrypt.org
- Booking opens:
- 04 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
This tour is not wheelchair/disabled friendly.
Additional information
The church will be open from 11.00-15.00 from 12th - 14th September. There will be general guided tours at 11.00 on 12th and 13th September and various musical events will take place over the weekend (see separate entries). Enjoy refreshments at the HODsHub in the de Crypt cafe.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 8
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
