St Columba's York URC
Priory Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6EX
The Scots Greys, stationed at Fulford barracks, used to march to St Columba's Presbyterian Church (as it was then known) led by officers mounted on grey horses; during the service the horses would be tethered to the railings outside. The Regiment even provided a grey horse for the minister to ride!! St Columba's has undergone some changes since then; for example, the church tower no longer exists. Drawings of the original building are on display inside.
The church retains its large balcony, pews and a Lewis organ fully restored in the 2000s. The three large pre-Raphaelite stained glass windows are best viewed from the front of the church.
Coffee and cake are on offer at the front of the church.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10.00-1600
Location & directions
Priory Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6EX
- Directions:
- Bus nos 12, 13, 5 and 9 are within 5-10 mins walk from the church. There is a lift at the side entrance to the building. Press the button "1" for access to the church.
- Contact on day:
- Beth Aitken
- Telephone number:
- +447947122672
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
the lift is a side entrance. Press 1 to access church building.
Additional information
Buses No 1 , 5 12 and 13 will bring you to Blossom Street which is near the church No 9 stops in Nunnery Lane, also nearby. There is a lift at the side entrance to the building. Press 1 to access the church.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 20 minute(s)
