Facilities and features
Accessibility
Are in the Parish Hall next to the Church, open during & after Mass.
This can be found in the male toilet facilities in the Parish Hall.
There is some general parking available in the area at the front of the church and hall, also in Windmill Lane.
An Accessible toilet is located in the Parish Hall, next to the church.
Accessible car parking is located to the left of the main entrance to the church.
Located on the front wall of the Parish Hall
Ramps are available - if these are required please let the church wardens know in advance of the service as this will reduce your waiting time while they are set up. Thank you.
Church Warden - Steve Pond 01342 322521,
Deputy Churchwardens - Diane Mead 01342 322617 or Andrew Morris 07725174473
There is a hearing loop in place.
Please ask when you arrive. Some Large Print Service Sheets are available for the Parish Mass each Sunday.
You are welcome to attend with your assistance dog.
Our Building
Here at St Mary's we are delighted to have five stained glass windows designed by the well known glass artist Geoffrey Webb. He was articled to Sir Ninian Comper, the Gothic Revival Architect. He moved to Sackville House in the High Street in 1914 and had his workshop at Brookers Yard in West Street.
Geoffrey's designs are distinctive. He is know for leaving areas of clear or white glass which brings light flooding in to the interiors. This also enhances the coloured glass, in particular the brilliant blue, which is often a feature in his work. As with all his work, he "signed" them with a depiction of a spider's web, a punning reference to his family name.
St Mary's is open most days during office hours for individual Prayer.
St Mary's is registered as an Eco Church, our Eco Group publish a newsletter quarterly.
Gold winner 2023 of South and South East in Bloom Churchyard and Trustees awards.
Music and Worship
The three manual organ was built in 1990 by Mr A. Hunter and Son following the design by Mr J.T.Field. A concave and radiating pedal board was fitted in 1967 together with a balance swell pedal.
The organ is considered to be a very fine example of its type and age and is a delight to play.
Swell 10 stops 2'-16' ;
Choir 7 stops 2'-8' ;
Great 7 stops 2'-8' ;
Pedal 5 stops 8'-16' with 4 couplers. manual couplers available
The choir assist with our main Sunday Service at 10am. They meet on a Friday evening. Our choir is a mix of age and abilities. New Members welcome. Please contact the Director of Music for more information. [email protected]
Groups, Courses and Activities
St Mary's Stars ChildCare is now operational and taking bookings. It takes children attending St Mary's Primary School both before and after school.
Beavers meet weekly in St Mary's Parish Hall and are affiliated with the Parish of St Mary. Please see the church website for a direct link to the group.
The Brownies that meet weekly during term time in the Parish Hall are affiliated with the Parish of St Mary's. Please see the church website for a direct link to the group.
The 8th East Grinstead cubs are an affiliated group with St Mary's Church. They meet weekly in the Parish Hall. For a direct link please visit the church website.
Affiliated to St Mary's the Guides meet weekly during term time in the Parish Hall. Please see the church website for a direct link to the group.
This is a free event, held on a Friday morning 10am to 12noon during term time. Refreshments available.
St Mary's Stars Childcare is now taking bookings for pre and post school care for those attending St Mary's Primary School.
Rainbows are affiliated to St Mary's church. They meet in the Parish Hall each week during term time.
Scouts are affiliated to St Mary's and meet in the Parish Hall each week. Please see our website for a direct link to the Group
Help for Visitors
These are available just inside the entrance of the church on the left hand side.
St Mary's is open 9-6 daily except Mondays.
Other Features
After attending the 10am Sunday Mass, why not wander across to our Parish hall for a cup of Fairtrade coffee and a chat? All welcome.
Donations for the East Grinstead Food Bank are accepted. Please leave the donations in the box at the back of Church and our Volunteers will deliver. Thank you.
The Parish Hall is equipped with toilets and a kitchen. For bookings please contact Steve Pond Tel number: 01342 322521