I visited as part of Heritage Open Days, all staff and volunteers were passionate about the church and its unique features and very knowledgeable. It was great to go up the bell tower and meet Dan and Linda. Well worth a visit.

– 360 reveal

Discovered this open to visit just by chance and what a shrine it is. It’s history goes all the way back to Roman times, where recent archaeological digs discovered two pieces of carved Roman stone from the 1st or 2nd century that seems to denote the area was a temple possibly to Jupiter. Later, St Mary de Crypt (a Grade I listed building) and regarded as one of Gloucester’s most important medieval churches, is of Norman origin was rebuilt and added many times over the centuries even being used as a tavern and a munitions store. It’s 12th century history still remains in the lamb and flag over the front entrance

Once inside you see the beautiful stained glass windows and the remains of wall paintings that depict Henry VIII and his wife. A volunteer that was passing as we were trying to work out the paintings gave us a very in-depth breakdown. Lovely woman and very knowledgeable. Looking forward to returning for another visit in the future to visit the bell tower and schoolhouse.

– Tracy Matthews

Delightful discovery. Church has many fascinating little treasures, scope for school visits etc, wonderful shop with locally made wood and glass gifts etc, superb coffee in the crypt school next door

– Catherine McGowan