St Oswald's Grasmere

A very warm "Welcome!" to St Oswald's Church, Grasmere

We are in the heart of the central Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. St Oswald's is a medieval church on a 7th century site - a sacred place of prayer and celebration since the earliest days of christianity in northern Britain. William Wordsworth with his wife Mary and sister Dorothy Wordsworth rest in our churchyard along with their family and villagers. 

Locals and visitors "belong" here, both for quiet reflection and the joy of communal worship and music on Sundays and festivals. 

Join us!

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Cherish St Oswald's today, and for future generations

Get in touch

Rev Lawrence Basham - Rector

St Oswald`s
Church Stile
Grasmere
Cumbria

LA22 9SW
Lawrence Basham - Rector
07891 001592

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What's on

Weekday Holy Communion

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour
St Oswald's Grasmere
St Oswald's Church Church Stile Grasmere, LA22 9SW, United Kingdom

A place of prayer for centuries, we stand on the prayers of those who have gone before us. Our job is to receive and hold the baton for now. You're invited: join us!

News

Grasmere Glee sing Summer Songs

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Hear Grasmere's best (and only) choir sing Summer Songs at 4:45pm on Wednesday 2nd July on Moss Parrock, or in the church if wet.

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Safeguarding

The Church of England, its archbishops, bishops, clergy and leaders are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.

We will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults and protect them from harm.

The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Anne Rawcliffe at [email protected] The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachertop on 07458016884 or [email protected]

Parish Safeguarding Handbook