About
Discover St Giles Church in Pontefract in one of two dedicated drop-in sessions (morning and afternoon). Please visit for the appropriate session which isn’t being repeated.
Guides will be available, giving tours and architectural aspects of the history of the church (10am-1:30pm). The ground floor main body of the church has full wheelchair access. The café will be open during the morning for refreshments
A visit to the bell ringing chamber (1pm-4pm). Please queue outside the bell tower. The bell ringing chamber is only accessible via narrow, spiral stone steps and is rarely open to the public. All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Learn about the history of the tower and hear the wonderful ring of the ten bells. The bell ringers will be available to tell you about the ancient art of bell ringing during the afternoon session. Note: the bell chamber is not accessible.
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 during the morning session.
Booking not required.
Please visit for the appropriate session which isn’t being repeated.
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025.
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