Historic churches in Northumberland National Park

Historic Churches and Chapels

This collection highlights the diverse ecclesiastical heritage of Northumberland, ranging from medieval parish churches to 19th-century chapels. Key sites include St Cuthbert's in Elsdon, a historic resting place for the saint’s body, and the 13th-century St Michael and All Angels in Alnham. The architecture spans Romanesque and Gothic styles, featuring unique elements like elevated chancels and rare stone carvings that reflect the region’s long Christian history and border traditions.

St Cuthbert's Church

St Cuthbert's Church is located in Elsdon, Alnwick, northeast England. The church was one of the resting places of St.

St Michael and All Angels Church

The Church of St Michael in Alnham, in the English county of Northumberland, is a medieval structure dating from circa 1200.

Biddlestone Chapel

Biddlestone Chapel is a redundant Roman Catholic chapel in Biddlestone, Northumberland, England.

St Oswald’s Catholic Church

Located in Bellingham, this Roman Catholic church was built in 1839. Designed by architect George Goldie, it serves the North Tyne Valley community.

Thropton United Reformed Church

A United Reformed Church in Thropton, originally founded as a Presbyterian congregation in the 18th century.

St Aidan's Church

A Grade I listed Norman church in Thockrington, situated on a remote limestone crag. It features a rare 12th-century barrel-vaulted chancel.

St Francis' Church

An 18th-century church in Byrness, notable for its stained glass window commemorating workers who died building the nearby Catcleugh Reservoir.

Holy Trinity Church

A Victorian parish church in Horsley, constructed in 1844 to serve the local Anglican community.

St Mary the Virgin Church

A 12th-century hillside church in Alwinton. Its unique interior features a chancel elevated ten steps above the nave to accommodate the sloping ground.

St Gregory's Church

An ancient church in Kirknewton featuring a rare 12th-century stone carving of the Adoration of the Magi, where the figures appear to be wearing kilts.