St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth, Yorkshire

Details

Accessibility 

St Andrew's is usually open 24 hours a day. There are double yellow lines both sides of the road on which the church is sited. The paths are uneven tarmac from the gate on Church Bank with flagstones and a tarmac ramp at the main door. There is one set of pews at the back and four at the middle of the nave. There is a slight rise up to the pews from the central aisle. There is one step from the nave to the chancel. It is reasonably lit though the ceiling is dark wood.

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Brief description

It is a medieval Grade II listed building, rebuilt in 1536, with one of the largest graveyards in the country. Inside is a fine rood screen which was moved there from Jervaulx Abbey. The reredos and altar are built of Caen stone and there is also a beautifully carved Abbot's stall. The carpet in the central aisle is uneven. The interior is fairly well lit. 

Address

Church Bank

Aysgarth

DL8 3SR

Email

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/3168/get-in-touch/

Phone

01969 650685

01969 663265

Website

penhillbenefice.co.uk/churches/st-andrews

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/3168/

Directions

Take the A684 from Leyburn to Aysgarth then Church Row to the right to Carperby. St Andrews is on the right, up a tarmac path and just after The Falls Coffee House and Gift Shop. Pay and display parking is available next to the church.

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

Transport

There is a regular bus service between Leyburn and Hawes which allows access to Aysgarth with a walk of about fifteen minutes. 

Amenities

Aysgarth Falls Hotel and restaurant is nearby on the A684. Mill Race teashop is a few hundred yards up Church Row on the right and The Falls Coffee House and Gift Shop is next to the church entrance.