All Saints, Muggleswick, County Durham
Facilities at this church
Accessible flushing indoor toilet
Kettle, Fridge, Microwave, Toaster
In and around Muggleswick
Welcome to All Saint’s, Muggleswick, a beautiful 18th-century church perched high on a hilltop on the edge of the moorland, near to Muggleswick Woods and the ruins of the ancient, Grade I listed Monastic Grange. Despite its 18th-century origins, All Saints was restored in the 19th century, and boasts many 20th-century furnishings. Its lychgate, for example, was constructed in 1933 from the salvaged timbers of the HMS Powerful, a British Royal Navy cruiser.
The churchyard contains grade II listed gravestones (1686-1860) and a grade II listed war memorial, while a wooden plaque inside the church commemorates brothers George Ward Gunn and Philip MacLean Gunn, who were awarded the VC and the MC respectively.
Another plaque, this one in Latin, commemorates John Carr, the celebrated architect of Harewood House and one-time Lord Mayor of York, who was born in 1712 at Muggleswick.
The following pubs and restaurants are a short drive from the church:
Derwent Manor Hotel, Allensford
Unfortunately no dogs other than assistance dogs are allowed at this church
Rambling and roaming
Visitors to this tranquil church should explore the miles of walking trails near the church, and pay a visit to stunning Derwent Gorge, just two miles from All Saints’ door. Church crawlers will appreciate the many other beautiful parish churches that dot Derwent Valley; you can find some of them here. If you’re looking for a less strenuous holiday, however, you may prefer to sit in All Saint’s peaceful churchyard, enjoying the sounds of birdsong and farm animals as they go about their daily activities.


