St Mary Magdalene is built in a simple Victorian gothic style with a small bell tower now housing three bells. Victorian stained glass in the east window depicts scenes from the life of Mary Magdalene and on most of the oak furniture, can be found the trademark carved mice of Thompson’s of Kilburn. The lych-gate, erected in memory of those who died in WW1, gives access to the church porch and a path leading to the south facing churchyard.

The building and the churchyard provide a peaceful haven near the centre of the village. As part of the Inclusive Church Network we welcome everyone, without exception. 

Outside a south facing terrace has benches overlooking the graveyard and countryside beyond offering opportunities for remembrance and reflection. The churchyard is being managed to increase biodiversity with grasses and flowering plants in an unmown area attracting small invertebrates. Plants are being introduced which have been grown by the local Wildlife Trust from seed collected locally. Birds and insects will also benefit from the small orchard being developed in the lower eastern border. A selection of rare Yorkshire varieties of apple trees are reminder of a more diverse natural world.

We have now obtained the A Rocha Silver Eco Church award and are working towards the gold level.

The church is open from 10am to 4pm every day. There is a service most Sunday mornings, although we do hold joint services with our sister church All Hallows on the first Sunday of the month on a rotational basis. A weekday service is usually held at 11am on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information on service times see the website www.bardseyekparish.com