Lakenheath, St Mary the Virgin

Welcome to our friendly village church, a Christian presence in Lakenheath for over 800 years. We are part of a benefice of three churches including Santon Downham and Elveden. We hold services here every Sunday and a said communion every Thursday.  The church building is open every day.

We have medieval wall paintings, 


If you would like to sponsor the tower floodlighting in memory of a loved one or special occasion, please get in touch with Pauline Wickham on 01842 862250


Get in touch

We are currently in interregnum

Kevin Wickham, Churchwarden
01842 862250
What's on

Walk of Witness

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
Lakenheath, St Mary the Virgin
Address
High Street Lakenheath Ely, IP27 9DS, United Kingdom

A walk between three churches and along the high street singing hymns and readings from the bible at four stops.

Everyday faith

Discover how we can support you to find and follow God in your everyday life.

Safeguarding

Our Benefice is currently in interregnum.

Our parish of Lakenheath is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer Patricia Banks on [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected] If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

A notice giving further information and contact details is displayed on the notice board at the Church.