About ST MARY'S

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The first church on the site was built in 1657, during the Commonwealth of England. A chancel designed by Joseph Richards was added in 1811. John Nash designed the west tower, which was added in 1816.  In 1867 the whole church except for the west tower was rebuilt to Gothic Revival designs by the architect Arthur Cates. St. Marys is unusual for being in a Greek Revival style. 

We are the Civic Church of Cowes and by using our Hall and Nave, which is one of the largest event venues in Cowes, we provide great service to the Town and its organisations including:

3 Regular Services per week 

Celebration of Festivals such as Christmas and Easter 

Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals 

Civic Services both in the Church and elsewhere in the Town.

Chaplaincy to many Cowes based organisations;

Yoga Classes 

Table Tennis 

Church Fairs at Spring, Summer and Christmas 

Jigsaw Fair  

Open for Cowes Week with many activities and refreshments 

Toddlers Group 

Concert and Rehearsal Venus for several Choirs and Bands 

Talks and Presentations 

Other social events such as regular coffee mornings and lunches 

Rainbows 

Arts and crafts

(Most of these activities are temporarily suspended during the Covid19 pandemic.)

We help with the welfare of local people including many who are vulnerable, ill or isolated and in need of friendship and sustenance. An even more important service during these times.