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Little St Mary's, Cambridge

📍 St Mary's, Fairacres Road, Iffley Fields, Robin Hood, East Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX4 1TF, United Kingdom
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Quick Facts

Location
UK, Oxford
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
St Mary's, Fairacres Road, Iffley Fields, Robin Hood, East Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX4 1TF, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.7394, -1.2380

Introduction

Little St Mary's (St Mary's) stands on Fairacres Road in the Iffley Fields area of east Oxford, a residential district toward Iffley and within walking distance of the city centre. It is a local church, surrounded by residential streets, green space and riverside paths, quieter than Oxford's many college chapels. Churches of this kind usually have a nave, a chapel and a churchyard, and have been repaired over different periods, retaining stained glass, timberwork and memorials, and are used for worship and community activities. Riverside walks nearby make it easy to combine with the churches and green spaces around Iffley. Opening and service times usually follow the church's arrangements, so check on-site or official information before visiting.

✨ Highlights

01
A Local East Oxford Church
Set in the Iffley Fields residential area of east Oxford, it is quiet and unlike the college chapels.
02
Parish Church Layout
Churches like this usually have a nave, chapel and churchyard, repaired over time and retaining glass and timberwork.
03
Worship and Community
As a local church it is used for services and community gatherings, showing the rhythm of parish life.
04
Riverside and Green Walks
Nearby riverside paths and green space make it easy to combine with the churches around Iffley.

🛈 Practical Info

→Suggested time:20–40 minutes
→Best approach:Combine with riverside paths and other churches around Iffley
→Note:It is a place of worship, so keep quiet and follow on-site rules
→Opening:Opening and service times follow the church's arrangements; check on-site or official information
→Transportation:In a residential area of east Oxford, reached on foot or by bus from the centre

💡 Tips

• Opening often follows service times, so confirm before setting out.
• The area is mainly residential, so keep quiet and respect residents.
• Walk the riverside paths toward Iffley to visit nearby churches en route.
• Follow photography and access rules inside, and avoid moving about during services.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Little St Mary's, Cambridge?

Opening often follows service times, so confirm before setting out. The area is mainly residential, so keep quiet and respect residents.

How long should I spend at Little St Mary's, Cambridge?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.

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