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St Oswalds Church

St Oswald's church, Church Street, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 9BB

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Ancient Parish church dating back to 12th century. 17th century oak box pew of Calverley family of Esholt. Marriage of Patrick Bronte and Maria Branwell took place here in 1812. Ancient stone cross Medieval stone coffins Commonwealth War graves

The first church was built in about 1150 . Further additions followed with a tower, columns and arches added in the 14th century and more work carried out over the years. Early christian Anglian carved stone cross with viking age imagery, dated to the 9th century, can be seen.
St Oswalds remains the centre of life in Guiseley with an active congregation who care passionately about their church.
There will be refreshments on offer with homemade cakes, children's activities such as colouring sheets and searching for the carved squirrel! Parish registers will also be on offer.
There will be a tour of the Commonwealth War Graves located in St Oswalds churchyard at 2 pm (Weather permitting).

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1300 - 1600

Location & directions

St Oswald's church, Church Street, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 9BB

Directions:
Signposted from the A65 near Guiseley Leisure Centre
Contact on day:
Father David Pickett
Telephone number:
+441943870208

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

CWGC grave tour will be on uneven ground.

Additional information

Church is signposted and is not far from Aireborough Leisure centre

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