St Oswald's Grasmere

A very warm "Welcome!" to St Oswald's Church, Grasmere

We are in the heart of the central Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. St Oswald's is a medieval church on a 7th century site - a sacred place of prayer and celebration since the earliest days of christianity in northern Britain. William Wordsworth with his wife Mary and sister Dorothy Wordsworth rest in our churchyard along with their family and villagers. 

Locals and visitors "belong" here, both for quiet reflection and the joy of communal worship and music on Sundays and festivals. 

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Cherish St Oswald's today, and for future generations

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Rev Lawrence Basham - Rector

St Oswald`s
Church Stile
Grasmere
Cumbria

LA22 9SW
Lawrence Basham - Rector
07891 001592

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What's on

Rydal Hall: Sunday Worship

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 5 Apr 2026, 24 May 2026
Rydal Hall Chapel
Rydal Hall Chapel, Rydal Hall, Rydal, LA22 9LX

Join us in the beautiful chapel at Rydal Hall for Sunday morning worship. You can expect a traditional service yet with sense of informality and reflection in a special intimate space. We normally share Holy Communion and our music is a mixture of hymns and songs, old and new. Everyone is welcome!

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Look around inside St Oswald's

a Google maps tour of the church interior.

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Safeguarding

Church of England leaders are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and protecting them from harm.

The parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Anne Rawcliffe at [email protected] The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachertop on 07458016884 or [email protected]

Parish Safeguarding Statement

St Oswald's Grasmere Charity No. 1181346