St Mary and St Leonard's Church, Malton, Yorkshire

Details

Accessibility

There are six steps with handrails that lead up from Church Hill directly into the church.  The aisle is flagstone and leads to the altar, two steps up on a hexagonal-shaped platform. There are five banks of pews separated by aisles.

Brief description

St Mary and St Leonard's Roman Catholic church has medieval origins, founded in 1190AD as a Gilbertine Chapel and is probably the oldest Roman Catholic church still in use in England. It houses about 24 pieces of medieval carving and is Grade II listed. The font is believed to be from the 12th century. 

Address

Church Hill

Malton

YO17 7EJ

Email

stleonardsmalton@outlook.com

Phone

01653 692128

Website

https://www.facebook.com/StLeonardAndStMarysRcChurchMalton/

Directions

Malton lies just off the A164 York to Scarborough road. The church is accessed either on foot from the B1248 Castlegate Road through a walkway, or by car from the B1257 Old Maltongate road onto Church Hill, leading one way onto the B1248. The church is on the left side of Church Hill with parking at the rear, just before the main entrance. There is no access from the B1248. 

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

The Transpennine Express has rail links to Malton as well as buses numbers 840  and 843 from Leeds.

Amenities

Malton has a post office, banks and a range of shops.