St Mary The Virgin,  Twyford

St Mary the Virgin, Twyford, which until 1876 was part of the church parish of Hurst, was built in 1846. During the mid-19th century the Great Western Railway built the line from Paddington to Bristol, including the branch to Henley-on Thames, and Twyford began to expand. The North aisle of the church was added in 1883; it was further enlarged in 1908 and 1910. This church provided for those who lived in Twyford.

Please click for a more detailed History of St Mary's Church.

  St. Mary's Church and the ground floor of the Centre are both accessible to those in wheelchairs. There are toilet facilities for the disabled.

Picture by Lorna Minton  www.palmito.demon.co.uk

The church was reordered in 1993 and a new building added on to the south side of the nave comprising a hall, kitchen, toilets, offices and a lounge type meeting room (the Stephenson Room). Together they form St Mary's Church Centre.

The Church Centre is available to hire to local community groups as well as for church activities. Planning restrictions at the time of building mean that it is not generally available for wedding receptions, discos etc. However those on the Church Electoral Roll may hire it for children's parties etc. The hall is well equipped with tables, chairs, and crockery etc in the kitchen. It has a capacity of 60 seated round tables or 100 standing. For details of cost and availability please contact the Church Office.