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Heptonstall is one of the oldest Methodist churches in use, with an octagonal shape, designed by John Wesley.

Used by generations of villagers for worship, we are proud to open for visitors most days.

A lovely place, where American poet Sylvia Plath is buried; the new churchyard was recently used in the filming of the BBC series Happy Valley and the old graveyard in the BBC series The Gallows Pole.

Built in 1868, St Mark’s church, the ‘Potters Cathedral’, is a significant local landmark and the home of unique artworks created by artisan potters and craftsmen.

Seen from the lane it is a thatched brick building, whitewashed except for where the windows and doors are picked out in red brick.

This remote church at the most southern point of the county is beguilingly set at the end of a long tree lined lane which is well indicated by a brown sign off the main road.

From the churchyard there is a beautiful view over the little Glem Valley to the hall, seat of the Poleys (pronounced Pooley).

Today St Wilfrid’s is recognised as one of the finest Catholic parish churches in England with its sanctuary which was remodelled following the Second Vatican Council although the ornate reredos designed by Edward Pugin remains unaltered.

A good example of a working class chapel; built by mining families in the 1860s, beautiful in its simplicity.