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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
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Small donation requested for guided tours.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent68
- Very Good12
- Average4
- Poor1
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- Steve_Ellwood_13Whitley Bay, United KingdomWell Worth The Visit
Wednesday, 7th August 2019Visited the church on 3rd August 2019, picking up the key from 28 Saxon Green - hangs outside the front door of the house so you don't disturb the neighbour, although I did wake up a lovely greyhound... Read full review - Enid CAncient Saxon ChurchMonday, 12th August 2019This is an ancient church and in fact I think is the oldest complete Saxon Church in England. We had driven past the sign on the road several times while visiting the area and we finally decided to... Read full review
- Brian CNottingham, England, United KingdomThe oldest Church in England - and still in useWednesday, 4th September 20191300 years old and still going strong. A magnificent old church believed built from stone previously used nearby by the Romans at one of their forts. One could spend time here just sitting and... Read full review
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2018 (1 Jan 2018 - 31 May 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Jan - May 2019 (1 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:00 | - 16:00 |
| Jun - Sept 2019 (1 June 2019 - 30 Sept 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:00 | - 18:00 |
* 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.
