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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
- Excellent62
- Very Good12
- Average4
- Poor1
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- John MLyon, FranceTrip Type:Friends getawayThe church remains a peaceful oasis still used for prayer and reflection over 1400 years later.
Sunday, 10th February 2019One of the earliest Saxon churches to be completed in the UK and a place of worship since about 670 AD, it is situated approximately two miles west of Bishop Auckland in the Wear Valley. This is a... Read full review - BRIAN YEdinburgh, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesThe test of timeFriday, 12th April 2019Looked amazing from outside but didn't venture in as had to go to a nearby house for key and we were in a hurry. Read full review
- paulyfbBishop Auckland, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWow
Saturday, 13th April 2019Stunning church come have a look. Great outside, have a look inside too. I visited here when I went to infant and primary school at top of Hill. Very nice. You won’t be disappointed Read full review
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 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.
