St Margaret's Church Bodelwyddan (Marble Church)
St. Margaret's Church, the 'Marble Church,' captivates with its 14 types of marble, intricate carvings, and a poignant memorial.
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St Margaret's Church Bodelwyddan (Marble Church)
Best Time
Open hours for exploration
Highlights
Must-see attractions
St. Margaret's Church, the 'Marble Church,' captivates with its 14 types of marble, intricate carvings, and a poignant memorial.
"More beautiful and ornate than I'd expected, with a fascinating history."
Free Entry & Parking
Admission is free, with a donation box available. Enjoy complimentary parking on well-maintained grounds. :moneybag:
Explore the Graveyard
Walk respectfully around the graveyard to discover history and feel like stepping back in time. 🚶
Quick Facts
Hours
Rating
4.7 · 317 reviews
Type
Church
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The Marble Interior
Main Sanctuary
Marvel at 14 varieties of marble, including striking red marble pillars, creating a breathtaking, ornate sanctuary.
Intricate Wood Carvings
Ceiling, Pulpit, Lectern
Admire the stunning craftsmanship of the detailed wood carvings, especially the magnificent ceiling.
Canadian Soldiers Memorial
Churchyard
A poignant red sandstone memorial honors Canadian soldiers who perished nearby in 1919.
Stained Glass Windows
Throughout the Church
Be captivated by the beauty and detail of the numerous stained glass windows.
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A Place of Reflection
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Free Entry & Parking
Admission is free, with a donation box available. Enjoy complimentary parking on well-maintained grounds. :moneybag:
Explore the Graveyard
Walk respectfully around the graveyard to discover history and feel like stepping back in time. 🚶
Gift Shop Treasures
Browse the lovely selection of cards and gifts available at the small shop near the entrance. 🎁
On-site Facilities
Convenient toilets are located outside the church, with benches available for resting. 🚽
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Free Entry & Parking
Admission is free, with a donation box available. Enjoy complimentary parking on well-maintained grounds. :moneybag:
Explore the Graveyard
Walk respectfully around the graveyard to discover history and feel like stepping back in time. 🚶
Gift Shop Treasures
Browse the lovely selection of cards and gifts available at the small shop near the entrance. 🎁
On-site Facilities
Convenient toilets are located outside the church, with benches available for resting. 🚽
Drone Views
Capture stunning aerial perspectives of the church and its spire from above. :camerawithflash:
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors consistently praise St. Margaret's Church, the 'Marble Church,' for its breathtaking interior adorned with 14 types of marble and intricate wood carvings. The poignant Canadian Soldiers' Memorial in the churchyard adds a layer of historical depth, making the visit both inspiring and emotional. While some find the history moving, the overall consensus is that it's a beautiful and worthwhile stop.
"I've often passed this impressive church, with its distinctive 202ft spire, on coach journeys along the A55 on the way to the North Wales coast or Snowdonia. This time, we made a stop here, and I'm really glad we did! The church is more beautiful and ornate than I'd expected, with a fascinating history. There's tragedy too: the first thing we saw upon entering the churchyard was a red sandstone memorial to more than 80 Canadian soldiers who died in a military camp at nearby Kinmel Park in 1919 (most of them from the Spanish flu, but five of them in riots at the camp). The memorial stands among the neat rows of well-kept white gravestones close to the church. Consecrated in 1860, St Margaret's is known as the Marble Church because of the 14 different marbles that adorn its interior. The pillars are of a fine red marble. There's some very intricate wood carving, most notably the stunning ceiling, pulpit and lectern, and also some beautiful stained glass windows. Two welcoming and enthusiastic church staff/volunteers were on hand to tell us anything we needed to know, and we could buy some nice cards and gifts at a little shop near the entrance. There are toilets outside the church, and also a few benches. It's well worth spending some time here."
Valerie Hinchliffe
"St Margaret's ( The Marble Church) was so beautiful and serene. The atmosphere when you see/ read the history is emotional.
Beautiful stained glass windows, various marble features, statues and carvings were exceptional.
There is a little gift area with a lovely selection.
Would recommend a visit and to even walk respectfully around the grave yard shows the history , its like stepping back in time.
Although the children' s section was too emotional it showed how life ( and death was ) all those years ago.
Please don't think it's a sad place its really not its so inspiring."
Michelle
"Fantastic beautiful Church
It was close at the time we went there, but just stand outside watching it was fantastic."
Peter Gustafsson
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
St. Margaret's Church, also known as the Marble Church, is easily visible from the A55 expressway in North Wales. It's a convenient stop for those traveling along the coast or towards Snowdonia. Free car parking is available on-site.
While specific bus routes can vary, the church is often passed by coach journeys. Checking local bus timetables for routes serving Bodelwyddan is recommended for public transport users.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
The Marble Church is typically open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, allowing ample time for visitors to explore its beauty.
No, St. Margaret's Church is free to visit. There is a donation box inside if you wish to contribute to its upkeep.
Yes, the churchyard is open for visitors to explore respectfully, offering a chance to see the Canadian Soldiers' Memorial and other historical gravestones.
🎫 ✨ Onsite Experience
St. Margaret's is renowned as the 'Marble Church' due to its interior adorned with 14 different types of marble, including striking red marble pillars. It also features intricate wood carvings and beautiful stained glass windows.
The red sandstone memorial in the churchyard commemorates over 80 Canadian soldiers who died at the nearby Kinmel Park military camp in 1919, many from the Spanish flu.
Yes, there are toilets located outside the church, and benches are available in the grounds for visitors to rest.
Photography is generally permitted inside the church, allowing you to capture the stunning marble, carvings, and stained glass.
📸 📸 Photography
The ornate marble interior, detailed wood carvings, vibrant stained glass windows, and the impressive 202ft spire are all fantastic subjects. Drone shots offer unique perspectives. 
Several drone videos showcase the church from above, suggesting that drone photography is possible, offering spectacular aerial views of the spire and grounds.
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