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The church was built in the Decorated style in1864/65, by WJ Hopkins.

Designed by Austin and Paley construction began back in 1908 and was completed by 1910.

Early 13th century hilltop church, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, with Anglo-Danish sundial and carved Norman font.

St Paul's was built in 1884, It was designed by Henry Shelmerdine as a traditional redbrick building with stained glass windows, a fine font and features in the chancel.

Pickering’s parish church is famous for its stunning medieval wall paintings.

The church is on the west side of the village, close to open farmland, it is a stern looking building on the outside, refaced in Bath stone in the 19th century, when the church was over thoroughly restored by William Butterfield.

Ancient and quietly awe inspiring in its simplicity; the remote location, the silence inside, the slight smell of damp and the obvious centuries of use speak of a village that has retained its identity for many generations.

We’re on many cycle routes and the terrain is perfect cycling country and also, if you’re on a narrow boat on the canal, you can walk from Golden Nook Bridge to find us.

The church has a history which goes back over 900 years and there is a suggestion that it occupies a burial mound from the pre Christian era. This is a holy place where generations of worshippers have felt drawn to God.

A Grade II listed Methodist chapel in a conservation area in the market town.

The church has been a part of the village since 1175 and in 2025 will be 850 years old.