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Early English architecture with a window to Ralph Vaughan Williams who was born in the village and wrote the hymn tune Down Ampney.

The church was largely rebuilt in 1859 and 1860 but has a 15th century tower, with a Tudor window and doorway.

Regarded as one of England's 1000 best churches, St Michael & All Angels is easily overlooked but visitors would do well to stop and enjoy the remarkable peace of this thin place in the heart of Swaledale.

Welcome to the Cathedral, close to which we believe the mortal remains of Saint Patrick lie buried, not merely a tourist attraction but a place of pilgrimage and prayer for all people.

On the north bank of the Quoile River, Inch Abbey was founded by John de Courcy in atonement for his destruction of Erenagah Abbey.

A large Grade I cruciform church on a hillside above the village.

The church dates back to Saxon times and was largely rebuilt between 1864 and 1867, it features 12th century herringbone masonry on the south wall, rather unique in this part of the country.  

An important church with Norman and Saxon features, clerestory and medieval carvings.

A handsome parkland church.

The ancient cross in the churchyard is 15th century and two giant yews were grown to provide soldier’s bows and are said to be among the oldest in the diocese.