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St Mary the Virgin

Beautiful peaceful church offering self service refreshments for visitors and a community space and facilities for local events.

Arkengarthdale, Yorkshire

Opening times

St Mary's is always open.

Address

Arkengarthdale
Yorkshire
DL11 6SP

View map

54.3897557, -1.9448979

How to get here

At Reeth take the road north towards Tan Hill. The church is visible on the right hand side of the road about 3.6 miles from Reeth.

St Mary's was built in 1820 and is very simple in style with lots of light and no stained glass. It has a reredos and plaque made by Thomas 'Mouseman' Thompson. We offer self-service refreshments for visitors and 'Champing' via the Churches Conservation Trust for anyone who wishes to stay in a lovely church overnight in an area of natural beauty wthin the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Café in church

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access throughout

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Wifi

  • We regularly hold coffee mornings, a gardening group, quizes and other events are in the process of being set up.

  • Church of England

Contact information

07769 687554

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