St Mary Magdalene in Whitgift, East Riding of Yorkshire

* Kitchen with sink, kettle, toaster, microwave

* Flushing toilet in outbuilding

* 15 minute walk to village pub – peaceful village location

* Suitable for cyclists – outside tap, can bring bikes inside, airing rack

* Walkers welcome – explore the local history following the Marshland Trail

* Exclusive stays for 2-6 guests

* Off road car parking next to churchyard

* Plenty of countryside to explore – local RSPB Nature Reserve

* Situated on the south bank of the River Ouse

What makes Whitgift Champing special? Here’s an introduction from The Friends of St Magalene’s: “Whitgift Parish Church is a beautiful Grade I listed building in the heart of the Whitgift and Reedness community. It is already used as much more than a place of worship, providing space for community activity and cultural events. The Parochial Church Council wants to build on this and encourage greater use of the building. Our ultimate aim is to restore and improve the premises by repairing the roof and installing up to date kitchen and toilet facilities, so that we can develop the building as a local centre for arts, culture and heritage for the marshlands villages, including the wonderful natural environment in which the church sits.”

Whitgift is in the Marshlands area of the East Riding of Yorkshire on the south of Yorkshire’s River Ouse. It is close to Thorne and Hatfield Moors, a massive area of wilderness and the largest lowland peat bog in England. The area’s history lies in the drainage carried out by Vermuyden in the 1600s which led to a number of local uprisings. It is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Whitgift Church dates from the 1300s and contains some interesting history and is famous for its unusual clock face. Close to Whitgift is the old Medieval Rectory at Adlingfleet which was built from the remains of the previous Whitgift church, demolished during an ongoing dispute with Selby Abbey in 1250.

Dog aren’t allowed to stay unless assistance dogs, sorry.

Close to Ousefleet is the Blacktoft Sands RSPB Nature Reserve with stunning views over the reedbeds and the marshes. There are two trails and five hides offering opportunities to see a range of birds of prey and bitterns and avocets in the spring and wading birds in the summer among many others. The reserve has good parking and a small visitor centre.

The Marshland Local History Group has published The Marshland Trail which provides a journey through the villages of Swinefleet, Reedness, Whitgift, Ousefleet and Adlingfleet. Copies are available in the church.

Whitgift is a few miles south of the port of Goole with a market and a range of shops. It also has the Junction Arts Centre providing a range of entertainment including films, plays, music and children’s activities at good prices.