St Mary the Virgin, Aldermaston & Aldermaston Architecture

St Mary's was built around 1150 and extended in the 13th,14th,15th and 17th centuries. The walls are highly decorated with several 13th/14th century wall paintings, post reformation texts wall paintings and extensive Victorian wall paintings, by Philip Harry Newman, that includes the large east wall painting of Christ in Majesty. The Victorian paintings in the church were commissioned in the 1890s by Charles Edward Keyser, Lord of the Manor of Aldermaston, a recognised expert on the wall murals of Great Britain. Further interesting artefacts exist in the church including a fine 16th century alabaster tomb, Jacobian pulpit and stained glass and painted glass windows.

This year's Open Day at the church is complemented by discussion, exhibits and village walking tours about architecture in Aldermaston.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

10am to 5pm

Sunday 14 September:

noon to 5pm

Location & directions

St Mary's Church, Church Road, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4HR

Directions:

Parking is in the layby opposite the church in Church Road or follow the signs into Aldermaston Manor and to the carpark by the church.

Contact on day:

Chris Boott (07717 666557)

Telephone number:

+447717666557

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is a small door sill at the main entrance and assistance is available for those that have difficulty with it. No toilets on site, the closest toilet is at the local pub, The Hinds Head, in the village.

Additional information

The grounds of Aldermaston Manor are closed to the public and visitors are only allowed access to the church.

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