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Designed by George Street, with windows by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones.

Whitby Abbey has been inspiring visitors for nearly 1500 years; now it’s your turn.

No visit to Whitby is complete until you have visited the old church on the East Cliff.

There has been such a church in Whitchurch as early as 800 AD and probably earlier.

St Candida and Holy Cross is dedicated to St Wite, a mysterious local saint and holy woman.

St Alkmund’s is the main landmark in the town, many visitors come each year and comment on the light interior, wonderful acoustic, warm welcome and prayerful atmosphere.

In a high, coastal location and originally whitewashed, the church has been a beacon for pilgrims travelling from the east and west on the pilgrim way for at least 800 years and is still a sanctuary for visitors, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers enjoying the peace of the countryside.

Situated alongside the the river Wye, this ancient church (more than 700 years old) has a variety of historical features.

A unique, detached double height Italianate Presbyterian Church, built around 1830 and extensively renovated around 1900.

St George's has changed little since 1763, when it was established in the immigrant neighbourhood of Whitechapel by German refugees seeking religious asylum in London and working mainly in the sugar trade.

Whitefield Methodist church is a journeying Christian community, open to all, offering hospitality on the way.

A fine example of a Georgian church, built in 1752-1753.