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St Mary de Crypt is a
living church
sharing our faith in Jesus Christ,
the story of our history
and heritage
and the life of the city

Open and Free

Visit Discover DeCrypt

Wednesday - Sunday : 10.30am - 5pm
Explore with our audio pen trail and discover the hidden stories.

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Creative Crafty Holiday Club

6-8 and 27-29 August.

More than ten?

Guided Tours

Visiting with a group of more than 10 people, then why not consider a guided tour.

an image of the schoolroom set out with tables and chairs

We have

Rooms to hires

Two large, clean and spacious rooms and a whole church!

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This Church is Open

This is a living church, see what's happening and when you can join us

Upcoming Events

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Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland, well-loved family favourite, comes to Discover DeCrypt in a new version by Rowena Davies for Tyger Productions. Bring a picnic and follow Alice through her adventures down the rabbit hole….

Toddler Time in the Schoolroom

Come along for some chat, a hot drink and child-friendly snacks while your toddler has fun exploring the toys, games and activities. We’ll also be running…

Creative Crafty Holiday Club 6-8 August

All kinds of creative crafty for curious and imaginative fingers. Our Summer Holiday Club is for 8-12 year olds. Tickets £10 per session. Book individual sessions or receive 20% discount for all three days….

News and Updates

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Iblogatory Notes (9)

16 July 2019 Peter

The Good, The Bad and The………. St Mary de Crypt has seen a number of characters contribute to its history. The recent work by the …

Festival of Death and Life Review

23 June 2019 Zoe

Having just turned 26, I’ll admit that thinking about my death, and what I would like to happen to mark the end of my life, …

Iblogatory Notes (8)

22 May 2019 Peter

Who wants to be a Churchwarden? Why does anyone agree to be a churchwarden? The job comes with great responsibility and legal restraint, but with …

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Safeguarding is a key priority in the life of the Church. Within our parish we reaffirm our commitment regularly.

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officers, whose contact details can be found on our Safeguarding Policy page.

We are part of the Gloucester Diocese you can find their safeguarding policy here.

Please donate to support the Discover DeCrypt Project

Visiting St Mary de Crypt Church

Car parks nearest to St Mary de Crypt Church:
– NCP Blackfriars Car Park
– Ladybellgate Car Park in Longsmith Street

Wheelchair access is through the South Porch of St Mary de Crypt.
Please contact us for further information.

Discover DeCrypt

Southgate Street
Gloucester GL1 1TP

St Mary de Crypt is aliving church sharing our faith in Jesus Christ,the story of our historyand heritageand the life of the city