St Mary's Church, Hinckley

St Mary's Church is a stone church in Hinckley with a rectangular layout. The massive tower from the 14th century has particularly thick walls that are almost 2 meters deep.

The building was constructed after 1066 by William FitzOsbern, who arrived with William the Conqueror. Its foundation preserves an even older sundial from Anglo-Saxon times.

The interior holds Victorian choir stalls and stained glass windows showing religious scenes from different periods of creation. These fittings show the artistic taste and craftsmanship that grew over many centuries.

Access is straightforward and the church invites leisurely exploration. There is coffee, books, and other products to purchase on site, which gives visitors reason to spend some time there.

Five bells from the early 1600s remain active and sound regularly from the tower. A clock mechanism from 1876 plays the Westminster Quarters alongside them, creating a distinctive sound experience for the town.

Location: Hinckley and Bosworth

Architects: William FitzOsbern, 1st Earl of Hereford

Website: http://stmaryshinckley.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.54060,-1.37165

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25