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According to architectural historian Nicholas Pevsner, this is ‘the stateliest church of its time in the county’, rebuilt in 1720 on an ancient site, St Andrew’s.

Having started as a mission church in 1890, the current permanent church, designed by William Leah, was built in 1938.

With its cathedral like in proportions and presence, St Cuthbert's epitomises late 12th to early 13th century Early English style, with extensive use of wall arcading to frame both internal and external windows.

Historic medieval round church that has been welcoming worshippers and visitors since 1100AD.

St Andrew's is popular with walkers and others who, according to our visitors book, appreciate both its peaceful setting and the fact that it is always open during daylight hours.

A church of 17th century surprises!

Known affectionately as 'The Old Church' St Nicholas was built in 1693, the first place of worship what was then the fishing village of St Bees.

The most outstanding Norman church.

This handsome many windowed Norman and Early English church is entered through a splendidly pinnacle porch, which gives it a particularly theatrical effect.

The creation of this outstanding late Victorian Gothic church was made possible by its patron the local brewer Pickering Phipps, the local architect Matthew Henry Holding and its first incumbent the Revd JR Hussey.

The creation of this outstanding late Victorian gothic church was made possible by its patron the local brewer Pickering Phipps, the local architect Matthew Henry Holding and its first incumbent Revd JR Hussey.