St Mary's Church Ruins
📍 Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5LZ, UK
About St Mary's Church Ruins
St Mary's Church Ruins, nestled near Pateley Bridge, is a captivating historical landmark that invites visitors to step back in time. Renowned for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, it provides a perfect spot for quiet contemplation and reflection. Visitors consistently rate it highly, with a Google rating of 4.7/5 stars, praising its unique charm and beauty. The ruins offer a magical glimpse into the past, with plenty of interesting gravestones to explore, while also providing stunning panoramic views of Pateley Bridge and the surrounding valley.
As a beautiful open-air historic site, the ruins are an ideal destination for those seeking a serene escape, a quiet walk, or simply a place to appreciate history and natural beauty. Its secluded location behind the new cemetery enhances its tranquil charm, offering a unique visitor experience and a memorable opportunity for photography and peaceful exploration. The footpath leading to the church can be slippy, so visitors are advised to take care.
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📍 Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5LZ, UK
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Showing 5 of 16 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 4 February 2026.
Having seen the Church from Bewley I walked towards it. The footpath leading down towards the church can be slippy so be careful, having said that it's a peaceful tranquil place ideal for some time out and contemplation. Plenty of interesting gravestones to read and think about those who've gone before us.
Peaceful, quiet and magical ruins hidden behind the new cementary. If you go there by car there is some space to park just by the Our Lady Immaculate Roman Catholic Church and from there it's just less than 10 minutes walk through the cementary.
Great place to spend an hour or two taking in the scenery. Not a large place but worth a look. Great views of Pateley Bridge and the surrounding valley!
A great place to pull over and explore or have a picnic and rest.
My head got wet. I thought that the roof would stop that but there is no roof. Apart from that it is a good historical area