Old St Stephen's Church, Fylingdales, near Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4PN, photographs taken before 2009

Details

Accessibility

2025: "There are several steps through the gate into the churchyard and a steep path to the church. There are several steps into the main door. Wheelchair users and visitors with disabilities may need assistance. There are uneven pathways from both entrances to the churchyard which can be slippery in wet weather. There is a good level of natural light inside the church."

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_St_Stephen%27s_Church,_Fylingdales

2025: "Old St Stephen's Church is a redundant Anglican church standing on a hillside in Fylingdales, overlooking Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building,[1] and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.[2]"

"The church was built in 1822 replacing an older church; a church has been present on the site since the medieval era.[1] This church closed in 1870 when it was superseded by the new St Stephen's Church, on a new site near the railway station.[3] The old church was vested in the Trust on 1 December 1986.[4]

The church has been semi-converted inside to make it habitable for campers (or what travel-writers and the Church of England are calling Champing).[5]

The interior of the church contains its original Georgian fittings. These include a panelled gallery on the north and west sides that is carried by Doric columns, a triple decker pulpit on the south wall with a sounding board, and box pews. One of these pews carries the name and the coat of arms of the Farsyde family. There are also memorial tablets to members of the Farsyde family. The font dates from the early 18th century.[1]"

Address

Old St Stephen's Church, Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4PN

Email

Phone

Website

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-stephen-fylingdales.html

Directions

"5 miles south east of Whitby; take the B1447, the church is on the right before the road descends into Robin Hood's Bay."

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

2025: "Open daily from 10am - 4pm. For further information please contact Mark Sproat via email msproat@thecct.org.uk or phone on 07392 087023."

Transport

2025: "Nearest railway station: Whitby (4.9 miles). Arriva Bus 93 runs a regular service from Middlesborough bus station to Scarborough rail station going past the church."

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