St. Andrew's Church
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About
An 18th-century Grade I listed church in Penrith with a light Georgian interior and notable stained glass, including a colourful east window. The building features an ancient gallery accessed by wide stairs and has grounds in the town centre. The church remains open for visitors to explore its historic features.
Customer Reviews
Impressive grade 1 listed church built in the 18th century, retaining an agreeably light and airy Georgian interior. The east window features colourful stained glass and is a highlight of the church. Another is the ancient grave known as the Giant's Thumb, believed to be the grave of a 10th century King of Cumbria. This grave sits in the churchyard and comprises a pair of Norse crosses and 4 hogback stones. The church is situated close to the centre of town, within a 15 minute walk of paid public parking areas and the railway station. It's open between 08:00 and 18:00 in the summer months and 08:30 and 16:00 in winter.
Well kept, very large church in the centre of Penrith. Open during the day. There is a gallery all around which is accessible very wide stairs although the entry doors were locked when we visited. Many interesting features. Not many gravestones and few easily readable.
The staff were a bit offish with me because I asked them questions about the grave they have outside mentioning the nephilim. A female member of church staff was cheeky and none of them know their bible. Don't waste time going there, as the staff are ignorant. But the church ⛪️ itself is pleasant.
