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Three for the price of one at this important holy site.

A hidden gem of tranquillity.

Located within the Lake District National Park, first stop on the popular Coast to Coast walk, St Mary’s is beside the River Ehen, close to the two pubs and a tearoom and shop; the old churchyard has associations with William Wordsworth.

The Cathedral welcomes everyone who passes through, if you are visiting as a tourist, come to offer your personal prayers and light a candle, or interested in history, architecture or stained glass windows.

Set in a part of the marshes that remains largely agricultural, St Mary's was originally built in the first half of the 12th century.

Built to the architect Billings unique design in 1854, our church has many beautiful features.

The first chapel on this site was a meeting room in a building also used as a pub called The Plough, which stood here in the 17th century.

An ancient and interesting church, full of historical information, a quite peaceful sanctuary.

St Mary's has occupied this site for over 900 years, although we are uncertain of the date of consecration.