St Giles, Church of England

A general guided tour of the church, highlighting the wonderful stained glass windows and their history and to view the ancient font. Also a chance to visit St Oswald's chapel, within the church, which displays the Pontefract Roll of Honour and the flag of the Burma Association.

Visit the bell ringing chamber (10:00-13:00), which is rarely open to the
public, and learn the history of the tower. The bell ringers will be available to
tell you about the ancient art of bell ringing. (the bell chamber is not accessible)

The café, within St Giles, will be open.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1400. Bell ringing chamber 1000-1300

Location & directions

24 Market Place, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1AT

Directions:

St Giles church is located in the very heart of Pontefract, situated in Market Place.

Contact on day:

Karen Glynn

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Note: the bell ringing chamber is open 1000-1300. The chamber is only accessible via narrow, spiral, worn, stone steps. The ground floor main body of the church has full wheelchair access.

Additional information

The bell ringing chamber is open 1000-1300.

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