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Discover St Giles Church in Pontefract, this Heritage Open Days.
Guides will be available, giving tours and information about the church and there’s even the opportunity to visit the bell ringing chamber!
St Giles incorporates the site of C12th chapel of St Mary de Foro – St Mary in the Market Place. The current St Giles Church has undergone many changes to the building, its C14th arches with its quatrefoil pillars being the oldest remaining part of the church.
St Giles has many interesting areas, spanning the centuries and guides will be available to show visitors around between 10am and 1pm. The guides will give information about the church and its journey through history, this will include the ceiling bosses and the military remembrance corner which includes the flag of the Burma Star association.
Between 10am and 12pm, visit the bell ringing chamber which is rarely open to the public, to learn about the history of the tower and the ancient art of church bell ringing. You may also be able to chime a bell!
Please note that the bell chamber is not accessible and all minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The café, within St Giles, will be open during the morning.
Part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
Venue opening hours
Monday : 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday : 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday : 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday : 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday : 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday : 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday : Closed
Access facilities
- Accessible Toilet
- Wheelchair Accessible
Venue Details
Find us at
Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
Phone
01977790448
stgileschurchpontefract@gmail.com