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The church of St Leonard is only 48 feet long and twenty feet wide and is a welcome haven to many walkers, cyclists, climbers, cavers, and passers by who explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

A veritable treasure trove of hidden history, from pre-reformation chandeliers, effigies of Welsh Princes, ivory states of St Garmon and so much more to explore, all set within a beautiful village, a place of rest and refreshment.

Discover our fascinating church and its surrounding literary landscape with connections to the Brontes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; what might St. Oswald’s inspire in you?

Built in 1845 at the expense of the 4th Duke of Newcastle under Lyne, the church stands on high ground and looks down towards the main street of the village.

St Nicholas has been at the centre of the community of Thorne for around 1000 years, remains found in the area show that Thorne became a settlement in Anglo Saxon times.

Beautiful building offering a glimpse of history and a quiet space for prayer.

Opened in 1887 largely to serve an area developed as a consequence of the work undertaken by the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company, founded in 1872.

The foundation stone of this high Victorian church was laid in October 1882, it was designed by William Knight, the architect of St Andrew’s Church, Mansfield Road, Nottingham.

A small attractive stone church, largely Victorian with features dating back to the 1200s.

Welcome to our quintessential English parish church, surrounded by greenery and lovingly cared for it has been described as ‘the church among the trees’ and certainly lives up to visitors expectations!

The church at Penkridge had already been granted collegiate status by Royal Charter in the 10th century, indicating its importance from early times.

St Saviour's was built in 1662 reusing stone from a ruined chapel at nearby Ingleby, and is built in such a convincing style that from the outside only an expert could tell the true date.