Ankers House & St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

St Mary and St Cuthbert's Church was the cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995, during which time the Lindisfarne Gospels were translated into Anglo-Saxon (facsimile on display). The Anker's House is an anchorage attached to the church with displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times. Model of Anchorites' living quarters.

To 31 October 2009
Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 15.00
Closed Sunday and Bank Holiday

1 November - 31 December 2009
Monday - Wednesday & Friday only 10.00 - 12.30

Nearest station is Chester-le-Street Station. Walk down Station Road towards the main street over Osborne Terrace. Go down Station Road to Front Street (Lambton Arms on your left, library on your right). Cross Front Street, turn left and first right into Middle Chare, walk to Church Chare.

Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A167 into Chester-le-Street.

Toilets
Parking (charge)
Disabled parking & toilets
Guide dogs permitted
Guided tours for groups
On-Site café/restaurant
French & German printed material