The parish church of St Peter and Paul, Drax
Main Road, Drax, North Yorkshire, YO8 8NT
The parish church of St Peter and Paul, Drax is a stunning Grade I listed building with twelfth century origins and thirteenth-nineteenth century alterations and additions. The building was extensively remodelled in the mid-sixteenth century following the suppression of the Augustinian priory at Long Drax (‘Drax Abbey’) in 1535 and the reset figure carvings above the nave arcades and the clerestory windows, are said to have come from the Priory. The current configuration of the pews date from circa 1851 and incorporates 39 different medieval pew ends (circa 1540) and panelling dating from the C16th to C19th. The corbels (inside the church and in the porch) are fascinating C12th carvings. In addition, there is an anglo saxon font and some patches of wall paintings remain visible.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10am-4pm
Location & directions
Main Road, Drax, North Yorkshire, YO8 8NT
- Contact on day:
- Rachel Stones
- Telephone number:
- +447760227070
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Whilst parking is available on the road, there is a car park at the village hall, approx 5 minutes walk away
Additional information
We will be providing coffee and be on hand to speak to / answer questions on the day
