St Andrew's Church, Penrith
St. Andrew's Church, St. Andrew's Place, Penrith, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA11 7XX
We have recently celebrated our Tercentenary year of this Georgian building, although some parts of the building go back much, much longer. A beautiful building which is used on most days of the week and not just on Sundays.
Join us on Saturday 12th for panoramic Penrith. (Weather conditions permitting), together with a tower tour by the Bell ringers. You will learn about the workings of the bells. Booking is advised but not essential. Each tour is limited to 8 people on a first come first served basis.
Please Email booking requests to: [email protected]. (Or book with the welcome team on the day).
Bell Tower Tour Times:
10:30am
11:15am
12:00pm
14:00pm
14:45pm
15:30pm
Saturday 12th. September: There will also be a Stained Glass presentation taking place from 1430-1530!
Thursday 17 September: Tours of Organ loft (Limited numbers. First come first served. Access is by narrow stairs)
For the rest of the festival, Monday 14th September to Saturday 19th September, why not pop in for a tour of the church? Discover the history of the building and the various banners which hang from the gallery. Outside explore our church yard, which encompasses some ancient monuments.
On Thursday the 17th, there will also be tours of the organ loft available between 1000-1230.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- Bellringers tours: 1000-1600. Stained Glass presentation:1430-1530:
- Monday 14 September:
- Guides / welcomers available between: 1000-1600
- Tuesday 15 September:
- Guides / welcomers available between 1000-1600
- Wednesday 16 September:
- Guides / welcomers available between 1000-1600
- Thursday 17 September:
- Guides / welcomers available between 1000-1600. Tours of Organ loft: 1000-1230
- Friday 18 September:
- Guides / welcomers available between 1000-1600
- Saturday 19 September:
- Guides / welcomers available between: 1000-1600
Location & directions
St. Andrew's Church, St. Andrew's Place, Penrith, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA11 7XX
- Directions:
- The Church is in the centre of the town, in St Andrews Churchyard next to the George Hotel and near the Musgrave Clock Tower.
- Contact on day:
- Bill Maddams
- Telephone number:
- +447988808819
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The Nave and aisles are wheelchair accessible and the whole Church is visible from there.
Additional information
No parking on site, but car parks within walking distance. Sainsburys supermarket has a car park which is free for 3 hours. (You do not need to be a Sainburys customer). On Sundays, our Holy Communion service takes place at 1000. All are welcome.
