St Helen Auckland Parish Church

St Helen's Parish Church dates from around AD1120 when the nave bays were built. Side aisles were added in AD1170 and chapels in around AD1220. The clerestory and battlements date from around AD1500. The main door is original.



Several features in the church refer to the Eden family, forebears of Sir Anthony Eden. The church underwent a major restoration in 2001 which included the renewal of the stone floor and the addition of oak pews.



Daily Mass times: Sunday and Wednesday 1000, Monday 1900, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 0930. Groups visits by prior arrangement.

Open all year round

Nearest station is Bishop Auckland Station.

Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) follow the A68 to West Auckland then the A688 to Bishop Auckland.

Facilities for hearing impaired
Free on site parking
Parking for disabled
Ramp/level access
Guide dogs permitted
Toilets