St Michael's Church, Well, North Yorkshire - Open during daylight hours. Services on every 1st Sunday at 10.45am. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

There is parking on the street around the church. There is a level path leading to the church. There are 2 wide steps down into the church via the main door, so wheelchair users may require assistance. The church is generally wheelchair accessible.

Brief Description:

St Michael’s church is a Grade I Listed Building which was built 1320-1350, however this is the third church to stand on this site. The first was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086, the second was built in 1190. Points of interest in the church are the tomb of John Neville, Last Baron Latimer of Snape. He was the stepson of Katherine Parr who went on to marry King Henry VIII. The tomb has graffiti on it dating back to 1618, and above the tomb are 15th Century stained glass windows which represent the three leaders of the English forces that defeated the Scots at the battle of Neville's Cross in 1346. Also of interest is the font with decorative panels which was originally from the 14^th Century but restored in the 19^th Century.

Further Information

Address:

3 Church Street, Well, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2PZ

Email:

No email available

Phone:

01765 689255

Website:

http://www.wellvillage.org.uk/the-church/

Opening Hours:

Open during daylight hours. Services on every 1^st Sunday at 10.45am

Directions:

Travelling from Darlington via A1. Take A1 towards the south. Continue straight to stay on A1. Take the exit towards A6055/A684. At the roundabout take the 3^rd exit onto A6055/A684. At the roundabout take the 2^nd exit onto A684. At the roundabout take the 1^st exit onto North End. Turn right onto the Wynd. Slight right onto Masham Road/Wycar/B6268 and continue to follow for 1.2 miles. Turn left. Continue onto Kings Keld Bank. Continue onto Watery Lane. Continue onto Well Lane. Continue onto Bedale Road. Turn left onto Church Street.

From Harrogate via A61 and A6108. Take the A61 towards the North. At the roundabout take the 2^nd exit onto Ripon Road/A61. At the roundabout take the 3^rd exit and stay on Ripon Road/A61. At the roundabout take the 2^nd exit onto Ripon By-Pass/A61. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on Ripon By-Pass/A61. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on Ripon By-Pass/A61. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on Ripon By-Pass/A61. At the roundabout take the 1^st exit onto Sharow Lane/A6108. At the roundabout take the 1^st exit onto North Road/North Bridge/A6108. Turn right onto Palace Road/A6108. At the roundabout continue straight onto Mowbray Terrace. Continue onto Phlashetts Lane. Slight right onto Well Bank. Continue onto Bedale Road. Turn right onto Church Street.

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Transport:

The closest railway station is Thirsk approximately 8.8 miles away. Buses operate in and around the local area with the closest bus stop at the junction of Bedale Road 0.1 miles away. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There is a public house and a holiday cottage in the local area. In the nearby village of Masham there are public houses, restaurants, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, and convenience stores. Nearby Darlington and Harrogate have a wealth of attractions including museums, churches, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, bars and restaurants, with grocery stores and shopping centres.