All Saints Church - Pontefract
📍 All saints Parish Church, S Baileygate, Pontefract WF8 2JL, UK
About All Saints Church - Pontefract
All Saints Church in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, is a truly distinctive destination, blending historical grandeur with active community life. Rated highly by visitors at 4.6/5 stars, this unique site features the impressive ruins of a 14th and 15th-century outer church, damaged during the Civil War, alongside a smaller, modern inner church completed in the late 1960s. Its close proximity to the medieval Pontefract Castle makes it an ideal stop for those exploring the town's rich heritage.
Visitors frequently describe All Saints Church as a magnificent and peaceful place, offering a delightful walk amidst enchanting ancient ruins. It provides numerous photographic opportunities to capture a fragment of antiquity and reflect on centuries of history. As an active parish church within the Diocese of Leeds, it serves its community while inviting all to appreciate its unique architectural story and serene atmosphere.
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All Saints Church is open to visitors on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, and on Sundays from 10:00 – 11:30 AM and 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Please note it is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The church is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair accessible parking and a wheelchair accessible entrance for the comfort of all guests.
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📍 All saints Parish Church, S Baileygate, Pontefract WF8 2JL, UK
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THE CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS… in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, is an active parish church in the Diocese of Leeds. It comprises two structures: an outer church constructed in the 14th and 15th centuries, which was ruined during the Civil War, and a smaller inner church completed in the late 1960s. The church was awarded Grade II Listed status in 1950.
All Saints Church All Saints Church presents a delightful walk amidst enchanting ancient ruins. Located a mere stone's throw from the medieval Pontefract Castle, it offers numerous photographic opportunities to seize a fragment of antiquity. The church comprises two edifices: an outer church built in the 14th and 15th centuries, later devastated during the English Civil War, and a smaller, preserved inner church. Several parking spots are conveniently available in front of the church. Informative blue plaques dot the landscape, recounting the site's rich history. It is a worthwhile visit in any weather.
So peaceful and Magnificent place. I would recommend to take visit during Opening hours. You’ll amazed to see this heritage from inside out.
Beautiful exterior and grounds (as we did not go in). It was really nice to have a walk around and see the new built into the old, quite interesting.
Great place to see with a bit of ruin with new built on top. The graveyard is pretty interesting too which only seems to date within a hundred year period