Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hemingbrough - Church is kept locked, however a key is available from the nearby Post Office, or by calling the church wardens on 01757 638471 or 07793 205233. Free entry

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Accessibility:

There is plenty of parking on the roads surrounding the church. There is level access into the church and level and ramped access within the church. There are toilets including wheelchair accessible and baby changing facilities. Large print books are available as well as a hearing induction loop. The church is Autism and Asperger aware/accessible, and assistance dogs are welcome.


Brief Description:

St Mary The Virgin Church was built in the 13th Century with the 120 foot spire being built in the 15th Century. It contains 12th Century Norman font, a 14th Century Cadaver tomb. It also has a Jacobean pulpit and 15th Century carved wooden pews. It also has the oldest misericord in the country dating from 1200.


Further Information

Address:

Main Street, Hemingbrough, North Yorkshire YO8 6QE


Email:

Via contact page of website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/send_message.php?venue_id=18908&target=V


Phone:

01757 288857


Website:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/hemingbrough-st-mary-the-virgin/


Opening Hours:

Church is kept locked, however a key is available from the nearby Post Office, or by calling the church wardens on 01757 638471 or 07793 205233.  Sunday services on the first and second Sundays of the month at 9.00am and the fourth Sunday of the month at 9.30am.


Directions:

From Selby via A19 and Hull Road/A63 (5.1m). Head east on The Crescent/A19 towards Thornden Buildings and continue to follow the A19 for 1.3 miles. At the roundabout take the 1st exit and stay on the A19. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Hull Road/A63. Turn right onto Main Street.


From Goole via A63 (7.8m). Take A614 and Boothferry Road/B1228 to Barnhill Lane A63. Continue onto Barnhill Lane/A63 for 4.1 miles. Continue on School Road. Drive to Main Street.


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Transport:

The closest railway station is Wressle approximately 2.3 miles away. Buses operate in and around the area with the closest bus stop directly outside the church. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.


Amenities:

There is a public house and a restaurant in the local area. In nearby Selby, Goole, Hull and Scunthorpe  there are bars, restaurants, hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation, and shopping.

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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