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The church of St Mary the Virgin sits right at the heart of the Kirkby Lonsdale community; as well as it being a place of regular worship it is a significant visitor attraction and runs many art and cultural events.

The impressive remains of an abbey founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, the ornately decorated chapter house and the cloister buildings.

St Mary’s church was originally founded in the 7th century and was mentioned in the Domesday Book.

A beautiful church of 12th century origins with 18th and 19th century discoveries while excavating the churchyard indicates likely Anglo Saxon foundations, the surrounding conservation churchyard, is a peaceful haven for people and wildlife.

Built in 1833 by William Carus Wilson, Founder of the Clergy Daughters School, as school chapel and parish church with a strong connection with local heritage and Bronte sisters.

A treat for the senses, boasting some of the finest Romanesque carvings to be found in a Norman church.

Situated in the centre of Slingsby village just off the village green with its ancient maypole and surrounded by lime trees.

By the renowned 'rogue' architect EB Lamb in 1851 and described by Pevsner as ‘a veritable riot of forms, perverse and mischievous’, with interesting monuments and stained glass and standing in a tranquil setting in open countryside.

St Mary and St Michael's church is said to have very early origins, as 9th and 10th century richly carved crosses were found on the site and are now on display in the church.

At the annual meeting of the Preston District Congregational Union in 1871, strong representations were made as to the necessity of building a chapel in Grange over Sands with services starting eventually in a room at the Liberal Club 1889, thanks to a grant from the Union.