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Cumbrian Churches

Church buildings are a perennial feature of the Cumbrian landscape. Usually they’re the oldest building in the parish, for it was around them that most of the earliest villages and towns were built. As a result, they are some of the most architecturally, culturally and historically significant buildings in an area.
 
These 'living' buildings, many of which still function as a place worship, are cultural and heritage landmarks. Many are fine examples of local and national craftmanship, and nearly all of them tell the story of Cumbria’s communities.

Cumbria has a history of invasion and settlement; the Romans, Celts, Anglo Saxons, Vikings, Normans and Border Rievers, all have lived and worshipped here and left their story in our church buildings; a fusion reflected in stone. 

Characteristically small and simple, yet not without beauty and grace, they reflect the religious, social and economics of a rural landscape formed of lakes, mountains, coastline and border frontiers.

The Anglo-Scottish war (c1296 - c1513) curtailed the Decorated and Perpendicular styles, yet retained Norman influences as well as creating Cumbria's distinctive fortified churches.  18th century prosperity produced classical formality, Victorian growth and romanticism, contributed to the county known as the land of lakes and fells, Wordsworth, and Beatrix Potter.

The history of Cumbria and its people can be read in the stone of our churches, revealing the diversity of the county and the landscape in which they belong.

The Churches Trust for Cumbria exists to provide support to church buildings across Cumbria and aims to encourage the sustainable use of these unique heritage buildings and keep their communities alive. Delve further into the history of Cumbrian Churches by scrolling down to our list of churches around Cumbria lower down the page. For more information on a specific area of the county, use the links below. You can also find out more about individual churches within Cumbria on the 'A Church Near You' website.

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  1. St. Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen
    St. Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen
    St. Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen

    Address

    Vicarage Lane, KIRKBY STEPHEN, Cumbria, CA17 4QX

    Telephone

    01768 371279

    KIRKBY STEPHEN

    Entered from the Market Square through handsome cloisters built in 1810, the parish church stands on the site of a Saxon church and contains many ancient relics.

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  2. Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbeytown
    Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbeytown
    Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbeytown

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    The Glebe, Abbeytown, WIGTON, Cumbria, CA7 4SD

    WIGTON

    Caught in the Anglo Scottish wars of the 14th century, a good bit of luck followed the Dissolution of the Monasteries for this church, when the local people successfully petitioned Thomas Cromwell to allow them to continue to use the church.

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  3. St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh
    St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh
    St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh

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    Lamplugh, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4TZ

    Workington

    Lamplugh church, designed by William Butterfield, is located in a dramatic landscape on an elevated site, set against the outlying fells of the Lake District National Park with Owsen and Blake Fells beyond.

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  4. St John the Evangelist, Levens
    St John the Evangelist, Levens
    St John the Evangelist, Levens

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    Church Road, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PS

    Kendal

    A local landmark, the church is set on the end of a limestone ridge at the gateway to the Lake District National Park with beautiful views across the Kent Estuary to Morecambe Bay.

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  5. Hawes Junction Chapel, Garsdale Head
    Hawes Junction Chapel, Garsdale Head
    Hawes Junction Chapel, Garsdale Head

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    Garsdale, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PT

    Sedbergh

    Mount Zion Chapel was opened in 1876, the same year in which the Midland Railway Company opened the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, serving the local community of railway employees and farmers.

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  6. Hawkshead Chapel
    Hawkshead Chapel
    Hawkshead Chapel

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    The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NZ

    Ambleside

    One of the oldest Methodist Churches in the world and possibly one of the most unique buildings.

    Converted from a 15th century cottage in 1862, a small group of local Christians worshipped at 'Union Chapel'. The benefactor was Mrs Satterthwaite. In…

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  7. St. John's Church, Keswick
    St. John's Church, Keswick
    St. John's Church, Keswick

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    Ambleside Road, KESWICK, Cumbria, CA12 4DD

    Telephone

    01768 775855

    KESWICK

    The church is situated centrally in Keswick and stands out by virtue of its tall spire. The site for this church commands superb views of the surrounding Lakeland hills.

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  8. St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
    St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
    St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick

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    Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NN

    Keswick

    Crosthwaite Church has a long history and it is thought that Christians have worshipped on this site for nearly 1500 years. The present church was built in 118, with many interesting elements dating from the 12th to the 16th century. This church is…

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  9. St. Mary's Church, Gosforth
    St. Mary's Church, Gosforth
    St. Mary's Church, Gosforth

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    Wasdale Road, Gosforth, SEASCALE, Cumbria, CA20 1AU

    SEASCALE

    St Mary's has been an important religious site since the 8th century.

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  10. St. Mary Church, Wreay
    St. Mary Church, Wreay
    St Mary Church, Wreay

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    Wreay, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA4 0RL

    Telephone

    01228 710215

    CARLISLE

    A local landowner, Sarah Losh (1785-1853), designed St Mary's in 1840, partly in memory of her sister and parents. Influenced by the architecture seen on her Grand Tour of Europe, she created an original design that was very much at odds with the…

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  11. St Mary with Holy Trinity, Ulverston
    St Mary with Holy Trinity, Ulverston
    St Mary with Holy Trinity, Ulverston

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    Church Walk, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7EN

    Ulverston

    Step through a 12th century doorway into an oasis of calm where worship, history, wood and stones have tales to tell of the Mariners, merchants and a faithful community are celebrated in memorials and stained glass.

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  12. Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Carlisle Cathedral

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    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    01228 548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events, family activities, refreshments or simply a moment of peace - a warm welcome awaits.

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  13. St. Oswald's Church, Grasmere
    St. Oswald's Church, Grasmere
    St. Oswald's Church, Grasmere

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    St Oswald’s church, Church Stile, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SW

    Grasmere

    This church is well known because of its associations with the great Romantic poet William Wordsworth, who lived in nearby Dove Cottage and is buried in the churchyard.

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  14. St. Gregory Church, Vale of Lune
    St. Gregory Church, Vale of Lune
    St. Gregory Church, Vale of Lune

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    Marthwaite, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5ED

    Telephone

    0845 303 2760

    north@thecct.org.uk

    SEDBERGH

    Cautley chapel was built in the early 1860s by the Upton family, when the London and North Western Railway was building its Ingleton branch and sent a Scripture Reader to the navvies.

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  15. St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
    St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
    St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld

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    Great Salkeld, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 9NA

    Telephone

    01768 898396

    PENRITH

    There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was rested here after being brought from Holy Island. The Pele Tower was added in 1380, with an iron door for defence of the inhabitants against the Scots.

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  16. St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
    St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
    St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite

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    Finsthwaite, ULVERSTON, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ

    Telephone

    01539 531735

    ULVERSTON

    St Peter’s was built in 1874 designed by well known Lancashire firm of Paley and Austin and won an award for its design as a ‘mountain chapel’.

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  17. St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick
    St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick
    St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick

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    Church Road, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TA

    Ulverston

    St Mary and St Michael's church is said to have very early origins, as 9th and 10th century richly carved crosses were found on the site and are now on display in the church.

    The building's history is palpable and its setting is peaceful. Clues to…

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  18. St Mary's, Beaumont
    St Mary's, Beaumont
    St Marys, Beaumont

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    Beaumont, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6EA

    Carlisle

    Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St Mary’s is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall.

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  19. St. Mary's Church, Ambleside
    St. Mary's Church, Ambleside
    St. Mary's Church, Ambleside

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    Vicarage Road, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 9DH

    Telephone

    015394 34512

    stmaryspcc@stmaryspcc.plus.com

    AMBLESIDE

    Visible from miles around that spire of St Mary’s nestles into the beautiful landscape of the Heart of the English Lake District.

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  20. St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh
    St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh
    St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh

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    Finkle Street, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5BZ

    Telephone

    01539 620018

    SEDBERGH

    Set in the heart of Sedbergh in a beautifully maintained churchyard the church, which dates from 1130, is a haven of peace.

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