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Dating from the 11th century this attractive church commands views of the village and contains many interesting and attractive features.

St Mary's is the civic church of Barnsley and provides a place of worship, peace and quiet in the town centre.

Financed largely by the Ridgway family, the church occupies a prominent position overlooking Horwich and is a noted landmark in the area.

The church was largely rebuilt in 1859 and 1860 but has a 15th century tower, with a Tudor window and doorway.

Built between 1327 and 1377 during the reign of Edward III, the stone carvings high on the walls of the chancel commemorate this fact as Edward looks across from the south side at his wife, Queen Phillipa, on the north.

Originating in the 13th century, St Mary’s commands one of the finest views across the River Wye as well as being home to the shire’s largest font.

All Hallows church is a large and beautiful building dating back at least eight centuries with a list of incumbents that can be traced back at least as far as 1230.

Our beautiful church is known as Barnsley’s 'hidden gem' (as described by John Betjeman).

St Marcella was the site of a holy well where Marcella, of Celtic descent, offered meditation and simple refuge for travellers around 900 years ago.

From a distance, All Saints could be a little red roofed medieval country church, but in fact the appearance of the present building is largely the result of a restoration of the original 13th century

Stainton was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as ‘Stantone with Helgebi’ (Hellaby).

The Benedictine Priory at Blyth was established by Roger de Busli in 1088, the first monastery in Nottinghamshire.