Postcode
NP18 2BZ

Sunday Services
9.30am – Holy Eucharist

Worship

We gather every Sunday to worship God together in word and song, to hear from his Word and to share at God’s table in the Holy Eucharist.

Whilst your first impression may be of the unusual Georgian interior, we hope that your lasting impression will be of the warmth and welcome of the people who call this place their spiritual home, and of the God to whom this place points.

Map & Accessibility

Parking – There are limited spaces outside the gate and lots of space around the neighbouring village hall.

Churchyard – The path is flat.

Church – There are no steps into the building, the interior is filled with box-pews which have a small step up to access. There is space for wheelchairs near the front of the nave.

Toilets – There are no toilets here.

History

The spire of St Mary’s Church Nash is a landmark for many miles around. The tower is unusually located on the north east side of nave. The Church was formerly larger, as markings indicate that there was once a north aisle to the nave (demolished 1792). The timber frame ‘chapel’ style windows and the classical style south doorway are unusual.

However the glory of this church are the interior fittings comprising a complete set of 18th century furnishings – box pews, a three decker pulpit (with sounding board) and a western gallery. The chancel was rebuilt in 1861. Note the fine stained glass in the east window – the figures are portrayed in modern dress. Also of interest is the hidden ‘squint’ – a peep hole through the thickness of the church wall, from the tower room into the chancel to afford a direct view of the altar during the Eucharist.

During 2004/2005 the church underwent major repair and restoration, although further external repairs now have to be tackled. The tower holds a fine ring of six bells, by various founders mainly from the 18th century.

The Church was also featured in the 2023 Doctor Who Christmas special as the titular ‘Church on Ruby Road’. Various changes were made for the production including the addition of a clock on the tower and the addition of hedges and a new path, this was all returned to its previous state following the filming.