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St Augustine of Canterbury

Set in the beautiful North Pennines, Alston is the highest market town in England and St Augustine's houses the unique single handed Derwentwater Clock.

Alston, Cumbria

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Address

Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3QN

Grade 2 listed building of 1869, built on a much earlier foundation. Features beautiful stained glass windows, wooden painted reredos, frosterly marble columns, elegant lofty spire and frequent exhibitions.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Café within 500m

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Church of England

Contact information

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