Church of St John the Evangelist, Bilsdale

The church stands proudly on the East side of the dale overlooking the ancient Helmsley to Stokesley 'Drovers Road', now the B1257. Temple Moore was famous for his series of fine Gothic Revival churches built between 1890 - 1917. The church's foundation stone was laid in 1893 by the Earl of Feversham, whose family still live at nearby Duncombe Park. It is the youngest and largest of the five churches forming the Parish of Upper Ryedale. It is a festival church and has occasional art exhibitions. The Church of St John the Evangelist has a stunning stained glass East window depicting the crucifixion.

This church will be exhibiting some beautiful photographs of family life in Bilsdale over the years by local photographer Keith Parcell. You will hear more about Keith’s work during this next year since we are in discussion with him about collaborating on a book on our churches in the parish of Upper Ryedale.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

0900-1700

Saturday 14 September:

0900-1700

Sunday 15 September:

0900-1700

Location & directions

Church of St John the Evangelist, B1257, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5LG

Contact on day:

Mr George Gyte

Telephone number:

+447900896739

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Park in layby at side of the church on B1257

Additional information

Bilsdale is a popular tourist destination and there are many excellent walks around the dale from St John's, ranging from short easy strolls to more challenging hikes. This church is on the route of the 41 mile long Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail. The Yorkshire Churches Day Gathering Walk to launch the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail takes place on 14 September, starting at All Saints, Hawnby at 8.30am, calling st the churches in the villages of Old Byland, Scawton, Cold Kirby, and Rievaulx before finishing ar Rievaulx Abbey for a celebration service at 4pm in the Abbey Nave.

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