St Mary, Kettlewell
Set in the picturesque Dales village of Kettlewell beneath the slopes of Great Whernside, St Mary's church is a sanctuary of peace and tranquility. Here, amidst the drama of creation, a rhythm of prayer and praise takes place each week to the glory of God. All are welcome - disciples, searchers, doubters - all who journey and seek the company of God.

Worship and Prayer

See the Home Page and What's On section of our website for specific Services in the coming week. You can also use the Sunday Services button on the Home Page to find our general pattern of Sunday Services.

Small Pilgrim Places

Our Churchyard and Church are part of a UK-wide network of small pilgrim places (SPP) which are 'simple, quiet and unpretentious, with the presence of the Divine’.
For more information on small pilgrim places click on the button immediately below.
Click on the button below that to see the section of the Small Pilgrim Places Journal relating to St Mary's, Kettlewell.

The Labyrinth

A labyrinth can be found at the south west end of the churchyard meadow. It is a simple place of quietness and reflection. We are learning that walking a labyrinth can help calm the thinking mind and connect us again with our inner life. For more information click on the button below.

Making a Donation

Kettlewell Church is loved by many people throughout the world and serves as a place of spiritual nourishment. Making a donation to the running of the church community allows us to remain viable, open and hospitable to all those who live, work and visit here. 
Click here to Donate.

History

The original Norman church was founded in 1120. Of that church only the magnificent Font remains. Rebuilt by the Georgians, the church was again found to be unsafe and was demolished in 1882. The Georgian tower remains to crown the Victorian church consecrated on St Mary's day 1885.

The Stained Glass

Kettlewell church is home to some inspirational and unique stained glass from the 20th century. With the notable theme of the two world wars, the East Window shows a young Christ looking over the battlefield of 1916 and is a memorial to Charles Cutcliffe Hyne. The Holdsworth Windows are memorials to John and Michael of Scargill House killed in action during World War II.

Churchyard Project

​A project to create accessible information, promote biodiversity and conservation and provide personal and spiritual resources

Kettlewell & Starbotton