St Nicholas Church and Marmion Tower, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire - Open during daylight hours. Details of Sunday services listed below. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There is parking available on the roads around the church. There is a level path leading to the church. There is a step down into the church via the main door, so wheelchair users may require assistance. The church is generally wheelchair accessible. There are no toilets in the church. A hearing induction loop system is in place.
Brief Description:
St Nicholas Church was built in the late 14th Century with building completed in the 15th Century. It was restored during the Victorian period. It has stained glass windows, ornate carvings and the tombs of Sir John Marmion, a knight who died in 1387 whilst fighting in Spain, and his wife Elizabeth Marmion who died in 1400. It sits next to Marmion Tower, a 15th Century Gatehouse which is all that remains of the manor house belonging to the Marmion family. St Nicholas Church is a Grade II Listed Building.
Further Information
Address:
Main Street, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire NG4 5JH
Email:
No email available.
Phone:
01765 689255
Website:
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/west-tanfield-st-nicholas/
Opening Hours:
Open during daylight hours.
Services
1st Sunday 09.15am
2nd Sunday 10.45am
3rd Sunday 4.00pm
4th Sunday 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 3rd exit onto A6055/A684. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto A684. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto North End. Turn right onto the Wynd. Slight right onto Masham Road/Wycar/B6268. Turn left onto B6267. Turn right at Phlashetts Lane. Continue onto Mowbray Terrace. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Main Street/A6108.
From Harrogate via A61 and A6108. Take the A61 towards the North. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ripon Road/A61. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit and stay on Ripon Road/A61. At the roundabout take the 2nd 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 1st exit onto Sharow Lane/A6108. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto North Road/North Bridge/A6108. Turn right onto Palace Road/A6108. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Main Street/A6108.
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Transport:
The closest railway station is Thirsk approximately 9 miles away. Buses operate in and around the local area with the closest bus stop at The Bull Inn 0.1 mile away. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There are public houses, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, and a convenience store in the local area. 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.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
2.07 miles*
2.72 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.