St John

Ponsonby

Carlisle

Mission Church

Carlisle

St Olaf's Church, Wasdale Head, Cumbria

Carlisle

Welcome to Wasdale Head and England’s smallest parish church. Wasdale Head is the birthplace of English rock climbing and many of England’s finest fells are in the parish – among them Great Gable, Pillar and the highest - Scafell Pike, so is its deepest lake, Wastwater, and they create a montage that many regard as one of Britain’s finest views.

Amongst these wonders of God’s creation sits the little church of St Olaf’s – the parish church of Wasdale Head. The site has been the base of the Christian Community here for over 1000 years - though much of the present building only dates from circa 1550. St Olaf's can quite accurately be described as a little stable, with pews, ancient beams and a flagstone floor - a perfect place to worship God.

Faith in the Fells - We are usually open every day for visitors and worship, but at present St Olaf's is closed for the duration of the 2021 lockdown, in line with other facilities at Wasdale Head, to protect the small community and visitors.

We are longing to be open daily once again, for it will mean that the pandemic is in full retreat. Each year we welcome visitors from all over the world. With only a track and a footpath leading to the church, most are walkers or climbers on their way to and from some of England's finest fells. Many call in for quiet moments of prayer or meditation, and enjoy the silence amidst the grandeur and permanence of God's creation. St Olaf's simplicity and smallness is what people love.

The parish of Gosforth & Wasdale is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults. Any matters of concern should be reported to our Parish Safeguarding Officers, Steven & Susan Round, or if appropriate to the local authority or the police. Our Parish Safeguarding Officers' contact details are - email [email protected] - phone 01946 841 626.

St Bridget, Old Church

Carlisle

St Bridget

Carlisle

St Cuthbert

Carlisle

St Cuthbert, Seascale is an Anglican Church on the coast of West Cumbria. It is in the Benefice of Seatallan, in Calder Deanery, the Diocese of Carlisle. It is a member of the ecumenical Mission Community of South Calder.

St Michael & All Angels

Carlisle

St Mary

Carlisle

RE CORONA VIRUS

ALL MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE unless they can be held by zoom

Unfortunately the church is closed as we cannot fulfill the covid secure regulations at present.

Our pre-covid notice continues below

A friendly village church with close links to the school and nursery

To find out more do join us for fellowship over coffee in St Mary's Room after the 10.30 am Sunday Service or have a chat with people in the village

Please look at the one off events for variations to the usual pattern of services. It may show the regular service on the calendar as well.

open every day at least 10am to 4pm

The following information is required to be on this front page. "Gosforth and Wasdale PCC has adopted the Carlisle Diocese Safeguarding Policy -see carlislediocese.org.uk. Our safeguarding Co-ordinators for both children and vulnerable adults are Mr Steven and Mrs Susan Round who can be contacted on 01946 841626 or e-mail [email protected]

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Mr Charles Proctor 07458 016884. We work from the document "Promoting a Safer Church" -see the diocesan website. Further information is displayed in St Mary's Church. "