St Peter's Church Finsthwaite. Open daily. Free entry.

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Details

Accessibility:

Car parking is available just outside the main entrance to the church. Surface outside of the church is laid to gravel. There are two small steps leading into the porch way of the church, and another step through the main doorway. Please be aware that the main door is heavy. Inside is mainly laid to carpet and wooden flooring. There are two small steps leading to alter area, and two more further along. Hearing induction loop in place.


Brief Description:

St Peter's church is a Grade II* listed building which was completed in 1874. Ten tubular bells are housed in the tower of the church and are believed to be the only set of working bells in the Carlisle Diocese presently.


Further Information:


Address:

St Peter, Finsthwaite, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ


Email:

Rev Michelle Woodcock – revmichelle74@gmail.com


Phone:

Rev Michelle Woodcock – 01539 568130

Church warden – 01539 531735


Website:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/finsthwaite-st-peter/


http://www.visitcumbria.com/churches/finsthwaite-st-peters-church/


Opening Hours:

Open most days from 9.30am until dusk.


Directions:

Situated 2.2 miles N of Newbury Bridge. Heading across the river from the A590 towards The Colonade. Turning left onto The Colonade. Follow this road all the way past Stoot Park Bobbin Mill until you reach Finsthwaite, where the church will be situated to the left as you enter the village. OS SD 368878.


Transport:

The nearest train station is situated 1.1 miles away from the church at Lakeside Station. Bus services do operate in and around this area, with the closest stops just a short distance from the church.

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.


Amenities:

The closest amenities to this church can be found in Newby Bridge where there is a restaurant. Further along the A590 at Backbarrow, there are further amenities including post office, shops, petrol station and more.

Travel Information

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