St Mary's Church Ecclesfield

St Mary’s is a Grade 1 listed building. The present building is based on the 12th century church and was changed quite significantly during the 15th century but has the nave pillars and tower pillars from the 12th century building. It houses a rare anglo-saxon cross and pieces of a second cross found in 2020 which is of a similar age. There is the grave of Joseph Hunter and the vicarage was the home of the remarkable Gatty family.

The churchyard will be open and the tower with 10 bells on the Saturday from 10.00am to 2.00pm.The stained glass and memorials recognise the notable lives during previous centuries. Margeret Gatty and her daughter Juliana were prolific writers and especially books for children. One story of the “Brownies” gave the name to the junior girl guides, the brownies and Margaret Gatty was a national specialist in seaweed.

Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September 10.00am to 4.00pm; Sunday 21st September 12 noon to 4.00pm (all are invited to the church service at 10.00am on the Sunday). There is a separate concert by the Steel City Choristers on Saturday 20th September in the evening and any spare tickets will be available for purchase.

There will be a quiz and craft table for children.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:

1000-1600

Saturday 20 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 21 September:

1200-1600

Location & directions

Priory Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9XZ

Directions:

Parking on Priory Road but parking limited including in the village. Please respect our neighbours and their access.

Contact on day:

Susan Harland 0114 246 0006

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Level access for wheelchairs and pushchairs, quite a long walk from nearest road.

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