Guidebook
The Church
The church, located in the centre of the old town, was mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) and has Grade 2* listed building status. The stone structure, built in mixed Gothic or Early English style, consists of a chancel, nave, aisles and tower with spire. The roofs are timber covered with lead. The chancel is 13th century, the nave 16th century, the tower and spire early 17th century. The nave is separated from the aisles on each side by five corresponding high pointed arches. The clergy vestry is off the north side of the nave and the choir vestry at the base of the tower. The organ is in the chancel. The white interior, combined with a variety of beautiful stained glass windows, create a light and bright atmosphere.
The Town
Godmanchester is a small, attractive riverside town about 20 miles from Cambridge, Peterborough and Bedford. It is separated from its larger neighbour, Huntingdon, by the river Great Ouse. It is well served by major roads to north, south, east and west (A1, A14), and a good rail service from Huntingdon to London and Peterborough. Stansted airport is 40 miles away via the A14/M11.
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We believe that the Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Godmanchester, exists to build up the individual and corporate spiritual life of our Church and to spread the love of Christ through word and deed, by enabling those who live and work within our town to come into contact with God’s love and come to faith in Christ.