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Parish Church of St Wilfrid, Harrogate

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Accessibility

Outside the church are narrow uneven paths surrounded by lawns. A flagged stone path leads up to a slight step up into the vestibule which has a large coir mat on the floor. There are two sets of heavy wooden doors, one with a welcome notice, before accessing the main area. There is a table with leaflets etc on the right, just before the panelled glass doors leading to the main aisle.

The church is reasonably well lit in the centre but darker on the far right and far left of the central aisle behind thick stone columns when the lighting is not switched on. The aisles are uneven stone flagged which are occasionally chipped at the edges. The round stone font in the centre back has two sets of stone steps leading up to it. There are individual wooden seats rather than pews. A fire extinguisher is located at the side of the church interior. There are six steps from the aisle then three steps down to a wooden door but no handrail. There are toilet facilities in the parish hall which is usually open during the week but not always at weekends. Please phone in advance if you are unsure.

Brief description

The church is a Grade I listed building and was first consecrated in 1914 and was built as part of the Duchy estate. It was completed in the 1930s. There are notices about the church's history displayed at the back of the church. The organ pipes are above a gold-coloured arched doorway and a statue of the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus. There are beautifully painted rood screen figures and panels on the pulpit as well. A large cross overhangs the altar area and it is worth noting the beautiful ceiling. There is a marble font with an elegantly carved dove. Painted panels adorn the church at window height. The altar table is up two steps. There are well lit chapel areas in the chancel. Some of the windows depict knights in armour.

Address

Duchy Road,

Harrogate

HG1 2EY

office@stwilfrid.org

Phone

01423 504629

Website

http://www.stwilfrid.org/

Directions

From the north, Duchy Road is marked by a white sign on the A61 Ripon Road as a turn-off to the right. The church is on the left hand side of the road, just after the turn-off to Clarence Drive.

Opening Times

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

January 2022: Currently there is a Parish Mass on Sundays at 10am and Mass at 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Transport

The Connexions X12 bus in Harrogate to Duchy Road operates every hour. The website is www.connexionsbuses.com. There are good Northern rail links to Harrogate from Leeds and Wetherby. Buses to Harrogate operate from a variety of regional bases, namely the 36, 7, A2, X52. There are also bus stops along Ripon Road which is only a few minutes' walk away, and a 15 minute walk to town brings you to the main bus station.

Amenities

Toilets in the church hall - see above. Several hotels in Harrogate provide tea and coffee but there is no cafe on site.

Travel Information

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