
Despite being close to Ipswich, St Mary’s lies remote and peaceful at the end of a winding path amongst picturesque trees and meadows.
A Norman church rebuilt in the 14th-century, it boasts:
An 1866 restoration by Edmund Buckton Lamb provided the roofs and benches, the beautiful Victorian stained glass, and added a delightful baptistry to house the handsome 15th-century font.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
3 miles west of Ipswich, off A1071; at roundabout take first exit, turn right into Pigeons Lane, then first left into Spring Road; church 0.5 miles on left
Nearest railway station: Ipswich (2.9 miles)
TM 110 426
01/05/12
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One of Suffolk's best-kept secrets
Church of St Mary-at-the-Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk
A Medieval dockside church
Flatford Cottage and Mill
National Trust property
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Heritage site
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Suffolk County Guide (PDF, 4.85mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Suffolk. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

All Saints' Church, Little Wenham, Suffolk One of Suffolk's best-kept secrets Little Wenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, CO7 6PU
See church page

Church of St Mary-at-the-Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk A Medieval dockside church Foundation Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1BU
See church page

St Mary's Church, Akenham, Suffolk A rural church on the edge of modern life Akenham, Akenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6TQ
See church page
Colchester, St Botolph's Priory The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/colchester-st-botolphs-priory
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Suffolk churches are in CCT’s South East region.
Suffolk Family History Society
Suffolk Institute of Archaeology & History
Suffolk Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Full disabled access is possible once through the Lych Gate.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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