Sunday Service
Join us for worship, prayer and fellowship in the parish church.
Every SundayAbout 1 hour
9:15 amSt Mary’s Church
Open today
The parish church of Staindrop
Faith, history & welcome in the heart of Staindrop
A living Christian community in an extraordinary Grade I listed church. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
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Photo: Anthony Parkes · CC BY-SA 2.0
Over 1,200 years
of prayer, people and place
Worship with us
A place to pause,
pray and belong.
Come as you are. Our regular gatherings are relaxed, reverent and open to everyone—from lifelong worshippers to first-time visitors.
Morning Prayer
A quiet midweek space for prayer, reflection and renewal.
Every Wednesday30 minutes
9:00 amSt Mary’s Church
Working Team
Practical care, friendship and a shared cuppa as we look after the church.
Every FridayMorning
10:00 amSt Mary’s Church
From the parish
News & notices
Parish life
Welcome to St Mary’s
Our church is open for worship, stillness, heritage and community. We hope you will feel at home from the moment you arrive.
Read storyVisiting
The church is open every day
Come in, pause for a while and explore more than twelve centuries of Christian history in the centre of Staindrop.
Read storyHeritage
A remarkable Teesdale landmark
From Saxon stonework to the Neville monuments, St Mary’s carries the story of this village across generations.
Read storyWatch & listen
Stories, services
and reflections.
Catch up with parish life, hear a reflection or share a moment from St Mary’s wherever you are.
Come and see
Ancient stones.
A living faith.
St Mary’s grew from a humble Saxon church into one of Teesdale’s most remarkable sacred places. Its Neville monuments, medieval screen and centuries of worship make every visit memorable.
Grade I listedNationally significant heritage
Everyone welcomeWalkers, cyclists, families and dogs
Front Street, StaindropCounty Durham · DL2 3NJ