About Us

St Cuthbert’s C of E church lies between North Road and Framwellgate Peth surrounded by a large

burial ground, which contains war graves as well as the tomb of William Lloyd Wharton founder of

nearby Wharton Park. 

We are a registered charity - THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. CUTHBERT WITH ST. AIDAN, DURHAM IN THE DIOCESE OF DURHAM : 5270413 CRM25:004901951

The church was completed in 1863 and its exterior shows French influence built of grey sandstone

and grey slates, and with a large south facing roof .

At its entrance there is a Lych Gate ,unveiled in 1921 as a First World War memorial.

The church is a welcoming, friendly place of worship and its interior

Reveals some magnificent stained glass windows. The attached community room on the North side

is a social space,used by both community and church members.