The Church of England parish church of Whipsnade, also known by its unusual dedication to St Mary Magdalene, stands at the heart of this famous and beautiful village, and is the main spritual centre for the community. It is normally kept open for visits and prayer in daylight hours. As an 'ancient' church building, ours is relatively young: the church tower is the oldest part, dating from the sixteenth century, while the central part of the building is Georgian. At the opposite end to the tower the chancel is Victorian. We're particularly proud, after decades of campaigning and fundraising, to have a 21st-century addition at the south western corner, containing a servery, toilet and meeting room. 

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Services are usually held every Sunday at 9.00am. Please check the list of services on the main church page.

At last the much-needed extension is complete, giving us a toilet, server and meeting room. Church members, villagers and donors will be celebrating on the church's patronal festival, the feast of St Mary Magdalene, on Sunday 22nd July.

'A Spring Journey' concert performed by the St Mary's Spring Quartet and Chris Hazell was held in the church on Saturday 14th April. The event was planned and organised by Robert Kendrick. Please see images above.

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The church extension is now complete. To see how the work progressed please click on the first image below and then on the arrow.

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