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Barwick in Elmet Methodist Church

Methodist Chapel in historic part of a pretty West Yorkshire village.

Barwick in Elmet, Yorkshire

Opening times

For accompanied access outside worship please contact Nicholas Howe on 0113 450 7749.

Address

The Boyle
Barwick in Elmet
Yorkshire
LS15 4JS

Barwick in Elmet church is centrally located in this pretty West Yorkshire village on The Boyle, reputed to be the oldest street in the village.

The church opened in 1900 and was originally named The William Dawson Memorial Chapel, after a well known and well loved local preacher. The church is within 100 yards of the village's famous maypole (the tallest in the UK) and also within 100 yards of an iron age mound and earthworks.

The stone church has a side spire and inside one of the best organs in the district, on which recitals have in times past been given by renowned organist Nigel Ogden.

In addition to its maypole and iron age/Norman fortifications, Barwick in Elmet is well known for its public flower displays, which have regularly won gold and platinum from Yorkshire in Bloom. These displays are designed and tended by a group of volunteers known as Barwick in Bloom, a project established and still largely run by Barwick in Elmet Methodist church members. Two of the village's most impressive flower beds are to be found either side of the path leading to the chapel's front door.

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • T@2 (afternoon teas monthly), Luncheon Club (monthly), Baby and Toddlers sensory play group weekly. Occasional coffee mornings and other events.

  • Methodist Church

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