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The Church is steeped in history with its early 12th century nave featuring sloping inner walls and 13th century chancel and lancet window.

A Cathedral for the people. 

Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, St Mary’s is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall.

Amid scenic country views, this is an important and early Catholic church which has an impressive external design, an intimate and authentic interior and a unique story from construction in stages from a simple rectangular structure in 1785 to housing the bell which was the first one to ring out in the diocese since penal times ahead of the bell at Armagh Cathedral.

The dedication to The Holy Paraclete is unique in England.

Across a railway bridge in the beautiful moorland village of Kildale, the church of St Cuthbert continues a tradition of over 1000 years of worship on this site.

St Cuthbert's is a Grade I listed building that dates from the 12th century.

In an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, adjacent to the hidden gem of the Solway Firth, St Michael’s offers the visitor a peaceful space for reflection, together with many points of historical interest.

The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2017, and is a Grade II listed building.

This ‘hidden gem’ is the earliest known surviving example of a small English parish church designed by ‘God’s Architect’ Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin.

Historic St Thomas's church and fossil tree is in Stanhope, an area of outstanding natural beauty.