Churches

From tiny chapels to magnificent medieval market town churches...

Yorkshire is well known for its magnificent ecclesiastical buildings. From York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral north of the Alps, to Whitby Abbey, where the Synod of Whitby took place in 664 AD, its abbeys, cathedrals, minsters and priories mark it out as a place of great spiritual significance.

Just as important to the communities they serve are the many parish churches, chapels and places of worship that are scattered across the region, so leave the main roads and take the time to explore some of Yorkshire's best kept secrets.

Whether you are interested in regional history and heritage or simply seeking a place of peace and tranquillity, the region's churches will not disappoint. These impressive and inspirational buildings offer a warm welcome to visitors and an insight into the area's rich and diverse cultural heritage.

Further links
http://www.crc-online.org.uk/
The Churches Regional Commission for Yorkshire and the Humber website

http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/
The website for the Churches Conservation Trust

http://www.heritageinspired.org.uk/
The website for all Heritage Faith Sites in South Yorkshire

For more information about Yorkshire's churches:
Email: yorkshirechurches@crc-online.org.uk/

Telephone: 0113 244 3413