St Mary's Church, Penzance, Parish church in Penzance, England
St Mary's Church is a parish church located on Chapel Street featuring Gothic Revival architecture with ornate decorative elements. The building rises prominently above surrounding structures and occupies a central position within the town centre.
The site originated in 1321 as a chapel serving Madron parish before the present building was constructed and consecrated in 1835-1836. This reconstruction reflected broader architectural modernisation of churches in the region during that period.
The church functions as a gathering space for community events and Anglican services, where locals and visitors mingle. It remains a focal point in the social life of Penzance.
The church is typically open Monday through Saturday between 10 AM and 12 PM and can be accessed via Chapel Street. Visitors should be aware that access may be limited during services and the building is occasionally used for private events.
The church houses a pipe organ with casework dating to 1676 that originally came from St Mary's Church in Oxford, arriving in Penzance in 1949. This historic instrument preserves a connection to a much earlier London tradition of organ-building craftsmanship.
Location: Penzance
Inception: November 15, 1835
GPS coordinates: 50.11650,-5.53302
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22
40, Chapel Street
66 m
Chapel House
41 m
30-32, Chapel Street
32 m
35-37, Chapel Street
44 m
41-44, Chapel Street
85 m
33 And 34, Chapel Street
36 m
25-28, Chapel Street
45 m
23, Chapel Street
80 m
19 And 20, Chapel Street
115 m
Trinity House depot building
104 m
22, Regent Terrace
110 m
1 and 2, Abbey Street
134 m
Store At Penzance Shipyard Immediately South Of Dry Dock
80 m
St Michaels
122 m
Stanley Guest House
118 m
No. 29 Including Railings
34 m
Admiral Benbow Restaurant
115 m
Scranton House
89 m
1-21, Regent Square
109 m
Godolphin House
90 m
12-19, Regent Terrace
111 m
The Vicarage
67 m
21, Regent Terrace
101 m
10 and 11, Regent Terrace
132 m
Trinity House Depot
122 m
Dry Dock At Penzance Shipyard
97 m
Churchyard Wall
19 m
Custom House
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