Summer Afternoon Teas

Sunday 21 July 2024, Sunday 18 August 2024, Sunday 15 September 2024 Sunday at for 2 hours
Whitworth Church
Whitworth Lane Whitworth, DL16 7QX, United Kingdom

Whitworth Church is now open to visitors during the day on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays over the summer months, and on the third Sunday of the month in July, August and September afternoon teas are available for visitors.

The church is the burial place of Bonny Bobby Shafto and is located beside the 'The Way of Life' Northern Saints' Trail, which starts in Gainford, passes Bishop Auckland, before ending in Durham City.

Whitworth Church

Believing the Good News, worshipping Jesus, sharing his love

Welcome to the parish church of Whitworth, located next to the grounds of the Whitworth Park Estate on the outskirts of Spennymoor.

Steeped in history, Whitworth Church includes a crypt beneath the floor where members of the local Shafto family were were laid to rest.

We follow the House of Bishops' safeguarding guidance and policies - this includes having our own Parish Safeguarding Officer. For more information, please see the Safeguarding tab on this website.

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Revd Canon Matt Tarling

01388 327603
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Summer Afternoon Teas

Sunday 21 July 2024, Sunday 18 August 2024, Sunday 15 September 2024 Sunday at for 2 hours
Whitworth Church
Whitworth Lane Whitworth, DL16 7QX, United Kingdom

Whitworth Church is now open to visitors during the day on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays over the summer months, and on the third Sunday of the month in July, August and September afternoon teas are available for visitors.

The church is the burial place of Bonny Bobby Shafto and is located beside the 'The Way of Life' Northern Saints' Trail, which starts in Gainford, passes Bishop Auckland, before ending in Durham City.