All Saints Church, Hawnby, Ryedale, North Yorkshire
Church of All Saints, Church Lane, Hawnby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5QA
Lying in a secluded rural setting just outside the village of Hawnby in Ryedale, All Saints dates back to the 12th century with many historical features and links including a rather fine stained glass window commemorating 'the fighting parson of Hawnby' in the First World War. The church is keen to welcome poets and at the rear is a collection of poetry books and a folder marked 'Fresh Poems In Here' accompanied by pens and paper. Historical information will be on display and light refreshments will be available.
Church of All Saints, Church Lane, Hawnby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5QA
There is a parking on the wide grass verge alongside the church. Also a car park is at the rear of the church - take a sharp left turn off the road to Arden Hall. Wheelchair access is available from here, there is a slight ramp into the church.
Hawnby is a popular area for walkers and there are many excellent walks around the village ranging from short easy strolls to more challenging hikes such as the Cleveland Way. This is one of the churches along the new 41-mile Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail. Saturday 14 September, Yorkshire Churches Day, will see the Gathering Walk launch event starting here at 8.30am and picking up walkers in Old Byland, Scawton, Cold Kirby and finishing at Rievaulx with a Celebration Service in the Abbey at 4pm.