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Durham's Royal Connections
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
- Excellent72
- Very Good14
- Average4
- Poor1
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- Ron LAberdeen, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelAn oasis of calm and tranquility
Tuesday, 21st September 2021This is a lovely, peaceful church well worth visiting. You feel you could almost touch the peacefulness, both in the Church and in the graveyard. Read full review - martinhH5865RDShrewsbury, United KingdomSpiritually uplifting building
Wednesday, 22nd September 2021Spiritually uplifting to visit this famous church which is an oasis of calm, set in a small village high up on the hills. It is incredible to see the early architecture and the use of Roman stone... Read full review - FranceskaD3Achingly beautifulMonday, 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
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.
