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All Saints Church, Hawnby, Ryedale, North Yorkshire

Church of All Saints, Church Lane, Hawnby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5QA

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

All Saints, Hawnby is a beautiful historic building in a peaceful and stunning rural setting by the River Rye in Ryedale. It is a poetry shrine, and a listed building with a fascinating history dating back to the 12th century.

External View looking south

External View looking south

All Saints, Hawnby

Lying in a secluded rural setting just outside the village of Hawnby in Ryedale, All Saints dates back to the 12th century with many historical features and links including a rather fine stained glass window commemorating 'the fighting parson of Hawnby' in the First World War. The church is keen to welcome poets and at the rear is a collection of poetry books and a folder marked 'Fresh Poems In Here' accompanied by pens and paper. Historical information will be on display and light refreshments will be available.
The church is one of the ten churches t on the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail through this stunning south west area of the North York Moors/ It also has a Petal Walk - these are shorter walks for families with a picnic spot. This Petal Walk is a beautiful 3-mile walk taking in Hawnby Hill.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:
0900-1700
Saturday 13 September:
0900-1700
Sunday 14 September:
0900-1700

Location & directions

Church of All Saints, Church Lane, Hawnby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5QA

Directions:
The church lies about half a mile outside the village by the river Rye, near to the Mexborough Estate Offices. In the pretty village is the very fine Hawnby Stores and tearoom where tea, coffee, sandwiches, and snacks can be purchased, and The Owl Country Inn with real ales and pub food.
Contact on day:
Saturday 13 September: George Gyte 07900 896739 or [email protected].
Telephone number:
+447900896739

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is a parking on the wide grass verge alongside the church. Also a small car park is at the rear of the church for disabled access - take a sharp left turn off the road to Arden Hall. Wheelchair access is available from here, there is a slight ramp into the church.

Additional information

Hawnby is a popular area for walkers and there are many excellent walks around the village ranging from short easy strolls to more challenging hikes such as the Cleveland Way. This is one of the churches along the new 41-mile Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail. Saturday 13 September is Yorkshire Churches Day.

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