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The building was originally known as the London Street Mission House and the first foundation stone was laid in 1800.

The church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Bega, is situated in a picture perfect setting in fields on the east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.

The epitome of a peaceful rural church standing on its own at the head of the beautiful and peaceful Wriggle Valley.

The King of All England, King Edgar was crowned on this site in 973 and the service set the precedent for the coronation of all future Kings and Queens of England including Elizabeth II.

A grant to help fund work including replacing the cramped tea-bar, library and toilet with a spacious kitchen and fully accessible toilet, and to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs by installing draught-proofing and double/secondary glazing windows.

A hidden gem in Bath.

The architect Charles Hansom, designer of fifty Catholic churches in the country and brother of Joseph Aloysius Hansom, the designer of the Hansom cab, regarded St John’s as his best and most rewarding work.

Peace, quiet and contemplation under one historic roof.