About Us

The Parish Church of St John the Divine in Acklington was built in 1860. It was designed by James Deason, for the Duke of Northumberland and is a Grade II Listed building. The Lych Gate to the church was built to commemorate those in the parish who were lost in the First World War and unveiled on 8th October 1921.

The Lych Gate

The oak framed lych gate to St John the Divine's Church in Ackington was built to commemorate those in the parish who were lost in the First World War. It was unveiled on the 8th of October 1921 in a ceremony attended by the Duke of Northumberland. A plaque was also installed in the church. The lych gate was renovated in 1953 for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In 2015, with funding from the War Memorials Trust, the lych gate was restored for the First World War centenary.

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals

We are honored to be able to serve our community; supporting individuals and families at times of great joy and also deep sorrow. Anyone who lives in the parish (or has a qualifying connection to it) is able to book a Baptism, Wedding, Funeral or Burial regardless of whether you regularly attend services. Please Get In Touch for more information.

Parish Church. 1860 by James Deason, for the Duke of Northumberland.

Our church remains open for private prayer daily between 10:00am to 4.00pm and for worship.