All Saints Church, Helmsley
The Market square, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5AQ
All Saints Church is a beautiful church dominating the centre of the town. It is Grade II listed, has a 10th century hog-back tombstone, and an entry in the Doomsday Book of 1086. The splendid chancel arc, one of the largest in Yorkshire, dates from the 12th century. The handsome building is the result of major restoration work in Victorian times led by Temple Moore and Scott Holland, with the stained glass and the murals from this period too.
For our HODs Festival there is a feast of activities:
Weekend 12 - 14 September 2025 renowned North Yorkshire artist Anna Matyus will be exhibiting her lovely prints of churches and abbeys in All Saints Church. A treat not to be missed!
On Saturday 13 September: The SAPT's Gathering Architectural Trail finishes here 4pm with a Service accompanied by the Bilsdale Silver Band.
3pm Sunday 14 September: Drop In Tour of All Saints Church. Join our Heritage Officer for guided tours on the fascinating history of the church.
4pm Sunday 14 September: The Spectator columnist, author, and bon vivant raconteur, Martin Vander Weyer will give a talk on the famous Victorian architect Temple Moore and his patron Vicar Gray of Helmsley 1870 - 1913.
Saturday 20 September 10am - 2pm: Architecture inspired family brick session: Drop In - children accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 20 September 11am and 1pm: join All Saints guided historical tours with our Heritage Officers including the Viking Hogback stone and the beautiful Edwardian Wall Paintings.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 0900-1700
- Saturday 13 September:
- 0900-1700
- Sunday 14 September:
- 0900-1700
- Monday 15 September:
- 0900-1700
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 0900-1700
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 0900-1700
- Thursday 18 September:
- 0900-1700
- Friday 19 September:
- 0900-1700
- Saturday 20 September:
- 0900-1700
- Sunday 21 September:
- 0900-1700
Location & directions
The Market square, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5AQ
- Directions:
- All Saints Church lies just off the market square where there are parking spaces for visitors to Helmsley. If this area is busy visitors can use the nearby Cleveland Way carpark which includes a section for long stay parking. The church is open 9am to 5pm. Disabled access is available from the side gate from the market square, next to the Black Swan. Also access can be made from Cannon's Garth Lane, first turn right after the church, along Church Street.
- Contact on day:
- Kate Senior, PCC Secretary
- Telephone number:
- +447936539664
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Hearing Loop is available.
Additional information
Come and enjoy the HODs Festival events taking place in All Saints Church over the weekend of 12 - 14 September in the idyllic market town of Helmsley. Beyond its bustling market square lies the dramatic medieval ruins of Helmsley Castle, the enchanting walled garden, and it is surrounded by the stunning North York Moors. It is a "town brimming with history, culture and natural beauty" of which All Saints Church is an integral part. The 41-mile Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail through the scenic moors and dales of the this south west corner of the North York Moors starts and ends in the Church.
