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Escomb Saxon Church
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Saxon Green
Escomb
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7SX
Escomb
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7SX
Tel: +44 01388 768898
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Small donation requested for guided tours.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent73
- Very Good15
- Average4
- Poor1
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- FranceskaD3Trip Type:Solo travelAchingly beautiful
Monday, 4th October 2021Achingly beautiful in its simplicity, this is well worth a visit. You simply collect the key from outside a local house and have the church to yourself if you wish. Plenty of helpful guides... Read full review - pear17Harrogate, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelWonderful church in dubious surroundings
Monday, 4th July 2022Beautiful church but who in their right mind decided to build social housing around it…and not very nice at that!! Surely Durham County Council housing department should enforce a level of... Read full review - C1594WOphilipwTrip Type:CouplesTiny church but feels specialWednesday, 7th September 2022One of the oldest churches in England. Tiny but it takes you back in time. The site appears to probably go back to Celtic times. It won't take long to visit unless you wish to stay to pray... Read full review
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2022 (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
|---|
* Church open 1 Jan-31 May 0900-1600; 1 Jun-30 Sep, daily 0900-1800. Key available in daylight hours up to 18:00. Key hangs outside No. 28 Saxon Green behind the Church.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A68. From the A68 follow the signs from Witton Park to Escomb.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Bishop Auckland station. Take 'Escomb Road' (near Station). Continue along B6284 (Etherley Road). Straight across roundabout. Take right turn for Escomb Village after passing garage on left hand side. Bus 50 and 50A goes to Escomb on its journey between Durham and Bishop Auckland. No bus service available on Sundays.
Highlights...
The Way of Life, DarlingtonThe Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.
