English Heritage sites near Gisburn Parish
SAWLEY ABBEY
3 miles from Gisburn Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
9 miles from Gisburn Parish
The 14th century gatehouse of the nearby Cistercian abbey, which was the second wealthiest monastery in Lancashire. The first floor of the gatehouse was probably a chapel.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
14 miles from Gisburn Parish
English Heritage's only Nonconformist place of worship, this atmospheric Baptist chapel displays a complete set of box-pews, galleries and pulpit dating from c. 1742 to 1809.
WARTON OLD RECTORY
25 miles from Gisburn Parish
A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.
MIDDLEHAM CASTLE
31 miles from Gisburn Parish
Middleham Castle is a fascinating place to visit in the Yorkshire Dales. Once the childhood home of Richard III, relive the Castle's illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners.
ST MARY'S CHURCH, STUDLEY ROYAL
31 miles from Gisburn Parish
This magnificent High Victorian Anglican church was designed in the1870s by the flamboyant architect William Burges, and has been called his 'ecclesiastical masterpiece'.
Churches in Gisburn Parish
St Mary The Virgin, Gisburn
Main Street
Gisburn
Near Clitheroe
01200 441152
https://bowlandbenefice.org/
St Mary The Virgin, Gisburn is a welcoming church that has a traditional style of worship. Details of the services and events throughout the year can be found on the Calendar pages. Please come and see us, we would love to meet you.
Want to know more about the church; arrange a Christening, a Wedding or enquire about faith related matters? Please contact our Rector, Revd Mark Williams directly on 01200 441152, email [email protected] or use the ‘Get in touch' button
Frequently Asked Questions
Is church Covid secure? Yes! We are strictly following all government and Church Of England guidelines to ensure that your visit to church is safe. Please help us by using the hand sanitiser on entering, adhere to social distancing rules and wear a face covering where it is appropriate to do so.
Do I have to dress up to go to church? <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Not unless you want to! Come just as you are.</span>
Can I bring children? Please do! We warmly welcome children to our services and would love to meet them.
I am in a wheelchair, is access easy and is there somewhere for me to sit? Yes. We would welcome you in your wheelchair and someone will help you to find a space to sit if you are uncertain where to go.
What happens at a service? When you arrive, someone will welcome you. The service book shows you when you should stand and sit, but don't worry if you don't get everything right. No one is watching and checking that you are doing it correctly - and God certainly doesn't mind! The important thing is that you want to come and meet with God.
During the service there are readings from the Bible and often a talk or sermon to help us explore and think about the things we have heard and we say prayers - for our world, for our community and for those we know.
When it's a communion service, we come up to the altar (the table near the front) in turn. We believe God wants to meet us there; He welcomes everyone to receive from him. So anyone who follows Jesus is welcome to receive ‘communion' which currently is in the form of a wafer of bread. If you don't feel comfortable with doing this at the moment, you can come forward for a blessing instead. After the service, we are sent out to serve God in our daily lives.
We are a church together, not alone. We are a group of imperfect people who need each other's help and love as we try to follow Jesus and share his love in the world. Everyone is welcome to come to be renewed and nourished by God's love here in his church.
Pubs in Gisburn Parish
Stirk House Hotel
White Bull Hotel
Main Street, Gisburn, BB7 4HE
(01200) 415805
whitebullgisburn.com/