St Thomas Church, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Details

Accessibility

Access to the church is via a pedestrian path from Front Street. There are steps from the footpath to the path and at the entrance door to the church.

The church hall, which is a community hub, is off Front Street, approximately 0.1 miles (0.16 km) to the south east of the entrance to the church. 

Brief description

A Grade II listed Norman church, over 800 years old with evidence of an earlier Anglo-Saxon building. The churchyard has listed tombstones and the world-famous 250,000,000-year-old fossil tree.  Source:  http:/friendsofstthomasstanhope.org.uk

https://upperweardalebenefice.org

2026: "Serving the parishes of Stanhope, Rookhope and Frosterley, St Thomas church was built on Saxon foundations by the Normans, in the centre of the small market town of Stanhope. The building is currently closed to visitors as we deal with dry rot and we are taking this opportunity to make changes which will help the church to continue to provide for the Christian spiritual needs of the wider community.

We are currently using the Church Hall for worship, the hall is on the opposite side of the road next to Stanhope Police Station and opposite Cafe 1909."

Address

Church Lane, Stanmore, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, DL13 2YZ.

+ St Thomas's Church Stanhope

Church Lane, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland DL13 2FJ, 

Email

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13619/get-in-touch/

Phone

2026: Rev. Graham Holdsworth 01388 531640  rev.holdsworth@pm.me  +  Rev. Heather Ross 07713 388106 heather.ross9@btopenworld.com

Website

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13619/

https://upperweardalebenefice.org

Directions                        

From Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, follow the A69, then turn onto the A68. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A689. In Stanhope, the church is on the north side - total distance approximately 38 miles (61.3km).

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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

Stanmore is served by Stanmore Station, which is the western terminus of the Weardale Railway. The railway is an 18-mile heritage line, running between Bishop Auckland West and Stanmore. For details:  https://www.weardale-railway.org.uk

Bus services connecting Stanmore, including key local and regional routes, are operated by Go North East. For details: https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/ 

Amenities

Many amenities are to be found in the market town of Stanmore, including Durham Dales Centre, restaurants, cafes, shops, pubs, accommodation, an open-air swimming pool, green spaces and more

Public toilets are available at:                                                                                                                                           

 The Durham Dales Centre, 1C Castle Gardens, DL13 2FJ, approximately 0.12 miles away (0.2 km) - includes a radar-keyed access disabled toilet - opening hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Stanhope Station, Station Road, DL13 2YS, approximately  0.48 miles away (0.78 km) - includes a disabled toilet and baby changing.