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We welcome visitors, including those of other faiths (we recognise much of beauty, truth and goodness in the other world faiths) to our church. Friendly dogs are welcome.

The recorded history of the church begins in 1120 when Swein, son of Ailric granted the 'church at Hoderode' into the control of the monks at Nostell Priory.

Though the earliest written records go back to the 12th century, it is believed that a Christian church has stood here for over 1300 years.

The church building was consecrated in 1848 to a design by the architect William Wallen and has been altered over the years.

A notable Grade II* church designed by Temple Moore and consecrated in 1915.

One of the oldest NonConformist chapels in West Yorkshire, the Grade II listed building was founded 1689.

'St John’s is clearly well cared for and well maintained; all concerned are to be commended for their care of one of the region’s most important historic buildings'.

The church was consecrated in 1912 by the Bishop of Manchester, and due to it's location was dubbed 'The Church on the Cliffs' by the first People's Warden.

The church is the third to have stood on this site and dates from 1876.

In the days of its medieval glory, Bridlington Priory was one of the great monastic houses of England.