It is worth the climb of over 100 steps to get to the top of St. Mary's and see the views of Oxford. The church has lots of history and plaques that explain what has happened there over the centuries. We take most visitors there when doing the "Oxford tour." More

Lovely clergy,but truly puzzled by tourist gift shop - felt a bit tacky. I know churches have to pay their way, but felt it lost something in the range provided. And tricky having to pay for disability access materials for a service myself as they couldn't afford the £6. More

I used to go to St Mary almost every day when a student in Oxford, as I enjoyed the tranquil interior - it offered me some peace and quiet from the frantic student life. I also love the cafe in the church gardens - tasty, homely food at reasonable prices. Try to visit on a sunny day to enjoy the... More

Amazing to beagle to get so close to the stained glass windows,beautiful church and we were lucky enough to visit during rehearsal of passion of st John ,Bach such beautiful music and choir in the setting was awe-inspiring More

While you enjoy the church you can do picnic and sight seeing. You would meet bunch of student picnic with you in the park while sunny day. More

Very central but feels as if it could be a long way a way from the bustle - lovely cafe with amazing view of Radcliffe Camera from the tables outside (but currently - from 2012) a bit marred by scaffolding as tower is being refurbished More

as part of a guided tour, enjoyed the ambience and history of the church More

This is a must see when you go to Oxford. Very historic and beautiful! So amazing that it's still a church in use today. It was really awesome! More

what a surprise.. the first floor dining room was amazing and the church, well!! More