Catholic Church of St Mary

The church itself is a relatively modern addition to the town's layered past, built in the early 20th century and consecrated in 1905. Step inside and you'll find early 1900s craftsmanship and design throughout, creating a calm, reflective interior that offers genuine contrast to the medieval and Saxon structures scattered around town.

What makes visiting worthwhile is that this remains a working parish church rather than a museum piece. You're welcome to spend time here quietly, or you might time your visit to attend a service and experience local community life as it happens. Either way, you'll get a real sense of how faith continues to play an active role in this ancient settlement. The building itself becomes part of the story when you consider it standing alongside Cricklade's Saxon walls, Roman foundations, and historic connection to the River Thames.

If you're exploring the area, combine a visit to St Mary's with the town's other historical layers—the Saxon defences, the Roman traces, the medieval character. Cirencester, another substantial market town with its own impressive Roman and medieval heritage, is just a short drive away if you want to expand your visit further.