St Ives' Church Leadgate
St Ives Church, St Ives Road, Leadgate, County Durham, DH8 7SN
Come and explore St Ives' Church, Leadgate! Working alongside Leadgate & District Historical Society, we’ll be uncovering the stories that shaped everyday life in Leadgate through the ages!
Hear about our vision and plans to save, restore and redevelop this unique piece of North East heritage.
Coffee Concert with the Glendale Choir on Saturday 12th at 11am (approx. 45 mins)
Guided Tours at 1pm on Saturday & Sunday, helping you discover.......
-The oldest surviving example of a new church by architect Charles Hodgson Fowler.
-The only church in the Northern Province dedicated to St Ivo of Ramsey.
-Spectacular collection of stained glass windows.
-First World War memorial including 3 stained glass windows, and 14 Commonwealth War Graves
and more.....
Refreshments available all day
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1000-1600, Guided Tour 1300
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1000-1600, Guided Tour 1300
Location & directions
St Ives Church, St Ives Road, Leadgate, County Durham, DH8 7SN
- Directions:
- We are close to the Jolly Drovers pub and Redwell Hills Care Home. Take the Leadgate turnoff at the A692 / Jolly Drovers roundabout. We are just a short distance from the roundabout. Access by public transport on Go North East X70: https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/GNE/X70?date=2026-08-11&direction=outbound&all=on
- Contact on day:
- Andrew Fiddes
- Telephone number:
- +447743169588
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
