Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Sandringham
Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Church of St. Mary Magdalene
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13 within 3 miles

Sandringham
644
1.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • British • Vegetarian Friendly

Sandringham Estate
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1.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • British • Vegetarian Friendly

The Restaurant Sandringham
46
1.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • British • Vegetarian Friendly

Norfolk Nibbles
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1.5 mi$ • Fast Food • British • Vegan Options

Petals Tearoom
149
1.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • British • Soups
Manor Road f
29
1.6 mi$ • Fast Food • British

Feathers Restaurant
295
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The Feathers - Dersingham
2
1.7 mi

The Black Horse Inn
227
2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Gastropub • Vegetarian Friendly
Lotus House
23
1.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese
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28 within 6 miles

The Sandringham Estate
2,010
1.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Castle Rising
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Snettisham Park
510
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Dersingham Bog
57
1.5 miNature & Wildlife Areas • Forests

True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum
150
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Lynn Museum
172
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The Walks
87
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Heacham South Beach
280
Beaches

Sandringham Exhibition & Transport Museum
2
1.5 miSpeciality Museums

Norfolk Lavender
1,067
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4.5
207 reviews
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Aoerdi N
Las Vegas, NV9 contributions
Solo
I was wondering why Royals like this church so much that they worship in here. I found it to be an ok church.
Written June 23, 2022
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Kathryn W
Birmingham, UK238 contributions
Surprisingly small inside but beautiful painted ceiling and silver altar. Worth the extra time to visit.
Written May 16, 2022
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Voyager2
Chippenham, UK383 contributions
Rather small but well presented with beautiful ceiling and polished metal. Has lots of items relating to royalty, including German. It’s hardly a religious location and has a small shop inside. Interesting primarily as a place where the royal family attend.
Written May 11, 2022
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durham05
Durham, UK1,232 contributions
Beautiful church, if rather full of 'bling'. Lots of silverware on show. Became the Royal Chapel after ther Royal Family purchased Sandringham, but is much much older than this. Well worth s look when visiting the residence.
Written October 3, 2021
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Mr&Mrs
Devon, UK65 contributions
We visited the church after walking around the Sandringham gardens (although you don't need to purchase a house and/or garden ticket to visit). It's a beautiful small church with a stunning silver altar and pulpit as well as beautiful carvings. Well worth a visit.
Written October 2, 2021
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Thecatsmum4
Kettering, UK2,042 contributions
Lovely small church within the Sandringham Estate, it is not deemed to be part of the Grounds and House that you pay an entry fee for, but if you park in the main car park this will be charged for if you just visit here.
We visited Midweek in September and it was not overly busy with probably only 8 of us wandering around the Church during our visit. I would imagine at weekends and bank holidays this is very busy and you would have to queue to eneter.
Well worth a visit when on the Estate, you can imagine the Royals walking up the road to it on Christmas Day.
We visited Midweek in September and it was not overly busy with probably only 8 of us wandering around the Church during our visit. I would imagine at weekends and bank holidays this is very busy and you would have to queue to eneter.
Well worth a visit when on the Estate, you can imagine the Royals walking up the road to it on Christmas Day.
Written September 26, 2021
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IanGraham2010
London, UK149 contributions
This private church on the Sandringham Estate is really quite stunning. It is small, intimate, beautiful and very personal to the Royal family. On the day we visited there was a queue to get in but it is well managed and I understand that there are always queues. A visit inside make the wait all worthwhile. Definitely worth a visit.
Written September 19, 2021
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Jessica O
Maidstone, UK188 contributions
Solo
A lovely church to visit and lots of history within.A lady gave us a good insight into the history of the church and pointed out various memorial plaques and other various items around the church.A small table selling items and cards and also a guide book which I bought.You can visit separately from the House and garden which I did as I hadn’t pre booked for the house. It was lovely to step through the gate that the Royal Family are always photographed there.
Written September 17, 2021
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colin g
Rainham, UK1,066 contributions
A parish church with grandeaur. The altar area is magnifently ornate. The staff were excellent and very covid aware
Written September 8, 2021
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InlovewGstaad
New York City, NY217 contributions
Church of England
Janice751
Market Deeping, UK125 contributions
Yes it belongs to the royal estate .which the Queen is head of church if England.
Février D
Geylang, Singapore1 contribution
Where’s the best place to park our car during Xmas to see the Royals?
Mark B
Sheffield, UK192 contributions
Enjoy your own Christmas rather than waiting outside the church.
Darkgoblin74
Norwich, UK138 contributions
What time is best to arrive Christmas morning to see Royals arrive and to park and be checked over etc?
Planning for this year as it’s something I have always wanted to do and have a way to travel.
Blackwolfsocks
Norwich, UK13 contributions
as early as you can as its worth the wait xx
Nellie F
Cape Elizabeth, ME338 contributions
I plan to be at Sandringham on 19 October and would like to attend the Holy Eucharist service or Evensong/Evening Prayer. What time are each of these services?
Roger97544
Greater London, UK420 contributions
Hello I'm afraid I can't help you with the times of the Services. As I think somebody else said, go onto the Internet, put in Sandringham Church, and check on their Website. I do believe the Service Times will be on there. Enjoy.
jenny_anthony
Norwich, UK3 contributions
What time do the royals attend church on christmas day?
Chris J
Chester, UK531 contributions
Hello
I don't know the exact time but I know its Christmas Day morning as well as Christmas Eve evening.
Regards
ladykaty79
York, UK51 contributions
At Christmas is it only locals that are allowed in the grounds to welcome the royal family to church?
kizkiz k
London, UK105 contributions
Only locals can attend the church service. Anyone can stand outside to see them arrive and leave
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