St Thomas à Becket's Church
📍 Weavers Square, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge HX7 7NT, UK
About St Thomas à Becket's Church
St Thomas à Becket's Church, nestled in the picturesque village of Heptonstall, presents a powerful and evocative historical ruin. This Grade I listed site comprises the remains of the original parish church, which was partially destroyed by a severe storm and subsequently left to go to ruin. It stands as a significant landmark, offering visitors a poignant connection to Yorkshire's rich architectural and social history, often described as a 'beautiful piece of history' by those who visit.
Praised for its 'hauntingly beautiful' appearance and 'fascinating' history, the ruins are a highly photogenic spot that attracts history enthusiasts and photographers alike. Visitors frequently highlight the unique atmosphere and the sense of deep history that permeates the site, making it a compelling destination. With an excellent Google rating of 4.9/5 stars from numerous reviews, it is consistently recommended as a worthwhile visit.
Visiting Information
While specific opening hours are not formally provided, the ruins are generally free to enter and explore. Visitors should be aware that the ground within and around the site can be uneven in places. As a historical ruin, it is predominantly an outdoor attraction, and no particular accessibility features or payment options are specified.
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📍 Weavers Square, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge HX7 7NT, UK
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Showing 5 of 36 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 3 February 2026.
In the grounds of the later church can be found the original Church in Heptonstall, partially destroyed in a storm it was left to go to ruin. What we have left is a hauntingly beautiful building which is very photogenic. It is free to enter , though the ground is somewhat uneven , with the flat gravestones somewhat a trip hazard. It is best to park in the designated parking area in Heptonstall and walk from there
Beautiful piece of history. It's definitely worth a visit.
What history this little Village has, this ruin of the Old Church is fascinating to say the least. The old cobbled Street leading through the village with old small cottages either side of the road. The little cafe there is pretty decent, a bit pricy but it's worth it. There is so much history around this area you can spend most of the day absorbing it all. There are plenty of walks around the area and if you do a loop back to Heptonstall, you have to have a visit to the local pub and have a decent pint and take in the history of the coin snippers.
Visited in May 2024. It's a lovely church with ruins. Walked up from the village.
Interesting place, it’s amazing to be able to walk around something so old, (some parts were from the 1200’s) and to be able to read some of the graves of people born in the 1600’s Was smaller than i imagined, but nice place to visit.