Little Ouseburn Church and Mausoleum

This ancient grade 1 church, in a lovely peaceful setting, has many interesting features which will be explained in guided tours led by Dr Duncan Wright of Newcastle University and Giles Proctor, an historic buildings architect with Historic England. The church is Norman, built on the site of a previous Anglo-Saxon church. Come and learn how the church has adapted to changes from the Norman invasion, through the Reformation, and into Victorian and modern times.

The Thompson Mausoleum, built c. 1750, will also be open within the churchyard with information on its purpose and design for the Thompson family. Other members of this family are interred in the churchyard with beautiful memorial headstones and information on their military and local political service.

Anne and Branwell Brontë lived in this parish in the 1840s as governess and tutor respectively for the Robinson family of Thorp Green Hall. Aspects of the local area and community are described in and influenced Anne’s novels and poetry. There are Robinson family memorials inside the church. A 'Brontë Trail' circular walk can be taken through the countryside around Little Ouseburn and Thorpe Underwood independently, following a map available at the church.

Written information and informed stewards will be on hand throughout the day.

Refreshments will be available to purchase at the church or nearby.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:

Open from 11:30 to 17:00. Expert talk/tour at 11.30 (after 10:30 church service, all welcome), and in the afternoon.

Location & directions

Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Little Ouseburn, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 9SH

Directions:

Between Little Ouseburn and Great Ouseburn. Close to the intersection of the A1/A59 if driving between York and Harrogate, or between Boroughbridge and Wetherby if driving north/south on the A1.

Contact on day:

Alison Smith

Telephone number:

+447961876061

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The church is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs but the grounds and 'Brontë Trail' walk are not. Disabled parking can be reserved close to the church if you call in advance to arrange this. Toilet facilities are not available at this church but nearby at other churches, tea rooms or public houses you might choose to visit. Free public toilets at nearby towns (Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Wetherby). Dogs are welcome in the churchyard on leads, but not inside the church or mausoleum.

Additional information

Some parking is available on the road outside the church. If you park in Little Ouseburn or Great Ouseburn, the church is a short walk between the two villages. Refreshments will be available to purchase at the church or you might choose to visit other Open Heritage sites nearby or local tea rooms or public houses.

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 40 minute(s)

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