Escomb Saxon Church

This is one of the most ancient Celtic-style churches in the UK, built around 680AD. There is a historical exhibition in the porch. Free guided tours of the church are available on Saturday 12th September from 2pm to 5pm, and on Sunday 13th September from 2pm to 4pm. The guided tours run every half hour, and evensong is at 4pm on the Sunday only.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1400-1700

Sunday 13 September:

1400-1600

Location & directions

Escomb Saxon Church, Saxon Green, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7SY

Contact on day:

Gill Beddow mobile 07763262891

Telephone number:

+447763262891

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The historical exhibition in the porch is fully accessible but there are 2 steps down into the church. A wheelchair user will need help from someone able bodied. Help will be offered on the day. disabled toilet is available in the adjacent pub.

Additional information

The Inn over the road also offers meals and refreshments and all our visitors can use their toilet facilities

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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