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All Saints Church Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre
A beautiful, simple church built in 1877, and in a place where Christian worship has taken place since 1123, with beautiful sea views. There is a prayer area, and refreshment making facilities.
Standard opening times and any special arrangements: 9.30am – 5pm (April to September only) although if you are planning a special visit please ...
Location: Whitby, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Bridgham World Peace Centre, Norfolk
An open air prayer place on the bank of the River Thet.
The centre is in the grounds of Williams home and studio.
Please phone (01953 718114) or e-mail in advance of your visit.
Location: Bridgham, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Eglwys Sant Tecwyn, Llandecwyn
A wonderful setting in Snowdonia which was the site of one of the sixth century Celtic Christian churches of Wales, and where the Small Pilgrim Places Network was founded.
The church is no longer able to be kept open throughout the summer, but the magic of the place is well worth a visit to meditate and connect with centuries of ...
Location: Gwynedd, Gwynedd, United Kingdom
Escomb Saxon Church
The church at Escomb is enclosed by a circular stone wall, which indicates that there was a Celtic spiritual community there before the church was built. It is likely that this would have been a historic spiritual gathering place, set on the crossing-place of an ancient track along the River Wear and a ford across the river. The five springs on ...
Location: Bishop Auckland, Durham, United Kingdom
Greyfriars Chapel and Gardens, Canterbury
In the midst of bustling Canterbury are quiet gardens (open all year 9 a.m. to 5p.m.). At the centre of the gardens, and built over the river Stour, is a 13th century building - the last remaining part of a 13th century Friary and the oldest Franciscan building in the U.K! The ground floor houses a permanent exhibition. The first floor is a chapel ...
Location: Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
Haughland House and Hollandstoon Unitarian Chapel, Orkney Islands
Set in the beautiful and peaceful Island of Shapinsay, 25 minutes by ferry from mainland Orkney, Haughland House is a retreat centre with a chapel converted from a stable. Accommodation available www.orkneyretreat.org.uk
Open all year but please phone before arriving. Tel: 01856 711750
Location: Shapinsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
Holy Trinity, Melbecks, Upper Swaledale
In Upper Swaledale, perched on the fell side, is a small, simple, mid 19th century church - Holy Trinity which still keeps its old parish name of Melbecks. There is a steep ascent, part path and part steps. The surrounding magnificent countryside is visible through the clear glass windows. Visitors report a strong sense of peace and ...
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom