There has been a Christian church on this site in the village of Drayton Beauchamp since the 11th century.  The present church was built mainly in the 15th century and has been described as "one of the most beautiful churches in Buckinghamshire.".

The Friends of Drayton Beauchamp Church was formed during 1999 is  an association of people who love this church and wish to see worship here continue for generations to come.

Work on the conservation of the church began in May 2000 with the renewal of the roofs to the tower and nave, the treatment of timbers for death-watch beetle and the improvement of the rainwater disposal. This first phase is now complete and our next projects include repair of the masonry and re-pointing, the conservation of the windows some of which are priceless medieval treasures, the conservation of the Norman Font, and the installation of a modern heating system.

A fuller report on the conservation may be found on the St. Mary's web site. 

If you would like to be kept informed of progress, and if you would like to be told in advance of special events - like the summer concerts, for which St. Mary's has established a reputation and the special services at Festivals such as Easter and Christmas - you are invited to complete the name and address form below.  There is no charge; we simply want to keep you in touch !

We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully meeting you in the near future.

Application form:

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Revised: October 10, 2003

View of St. Mary's
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Looking towards the east window
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Marble monument to the memory of William, Lord Cheyne, Viscount Newhaven
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