St John's Church, Penistone, South Yorkshire S36 6DY Free entry

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Accessibility:

Parking is available on the streets surrounding the church, and also at the Shrewsbury Road Car Park. There is a ramped entrance into the church. Toilets are available including wheelchair accessible and baby changing facilities. Large print service books are available and a hearing induction loop is in place. Assistance dogs are welcome.

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Brief Description:

St John’s Church was built in the 14th Century, however there are foundations of an earlier church from the 10th Century. The tower was erected around 1500, is 80ft tall and has two clock faces. There is also the remains of a Saxon Cross. It is a Grade II Listed Building.


Further Information

Address:

1 Shrewsbury Road

Penistone

South Yorkshire

S36 7XP


Email:

stjohns.pen@hotmail.co.uk


Phone:

01226 370006

Website:

https://penistonedistrictcofe.org/our-churches/

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18092/

https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/church/st-john-baptist-penistone

Opening Hours:

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change


Directions:

From Barnsley via Barnsley Road/A628 (7.5m). Take Eldon Street and Market Hill to Shambles Street. Follow A28 to Bridge Street/B6462 in Penistone. Drive to Shrewsbury Road/B6462.


From Glossop via B6105 and A628 (17.2m). Head east on High Street West/Norfolk Square/A57 towards Norfolk Street/B6105. Turn left onto Norfolk Street/Norfolk Square/B6105 and continue for 5.3 miles. Slight right onto A628. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on A628. Slight right onto Bridge Street/B6462. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto St Mary’s Street/B6462. Turn left onto Shrewsbury Road.B6462.


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Transport:

The closest railway station is Penistone approximately 400 yards away. Buses operate in and around the area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.


Amenities:

There are bars, restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation and camping and caravan sites, a cinema and a wealth of outdoor activities in and around Penistone.


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