St Martin on the Hill, Scarborough. Opening times vary. Free admission.
Details
Accessibility:
The church is accessible to all, with ramped access and hearing loop fitted. Flat path leading to church. Once inside the building, flooring is laid to carpet and stone. "We have updated our toilets and we now have a disabled access toilet in the main church. Roadside parking directly outside of church, also car park located across the road.
Brief Description:
St Martins church was designed by George Bodley in 1863. In 1869 the vestry was added and in 1879 the seating capacity was increased to 1200. The church is still very much the same as it was when it was first built with pre-Raphaelite stained glass windows.
Further Information
Address:
St Martin On The Hill, Albion Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2BY.
Email:
2022: frdavidsmart@gmail.com
Phone:
07891 195091
01723 363828
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/StMartinsScarborough/
https://www.friendsofstmartins.co.uk/
https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/church/st-martin-hill-scarborough
Opening Hours:
May 2022: "The church is open to view Monday – Saturday 11am – 4pm when the cafe is also open.
Free guided tours of the Pre-Raphaelite glass and decorations:
Our popular church tours take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 11am, commencing on Tuesday 8th February until Tuesday 29th November. Tours last about an hour.
A range of publications, postcards and posters are available from the “Friends Shop” located close to the south door." For further opening times please contact the church directly on 01723 363 828.
Directions:
Situated 5.2miles S of Cloughton via coastal road A165. This becomes Burniston Road/A165. Upon reaching roundabout, take 2nd exit to continue on A165/Columbus Ravine. Continue on A165. At next roundabout take 2nd exit to continue on A165. Take 2nd exit at next roundabout onto A165/North Way. Continue on A165, and turn right onto Albian Road, where the church will be on your right hand side. OS TA041877.
Transport:
Bus services operate in the area, with the closest stop located on Ramshill Road/A165. A short walk from the church. Accessible by car, with parking on site. Closest railway is Scarborough.
For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
"Beggars Belief Cafe:
You can now sit and have lunch, or tea, coffee and cake whilst soaking up the beautiful surroundings of the church. Beggars Belief cafe is open every day, except Sundays, from 11am – 4pm. Serving lunches, hot drinks and delicious cakes. Toilets and baby changing facilities are available."
Closest amenities can be found on Ramshill Road/A165, including cafes, restaurants, retail outlets, supermarket and more.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Scarborough Art Gallery, Scarborough, Yorkshire
413 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.