St Wilfred

The church was built in the Decorated style of the 14th century and is a listed Grade I building situated in the midst of farmland close to the Kirkharle Creative Arts Visitor Centre. It witnessed the ravages of the Border Reiver years. Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown the renowned Landscape Gardener was baptised here in 1716. In 2016 the PCC held a special weekend of events to celebrate the tercentenary of his baptism and launch a development programme of the land surrounding Kirkharle in his memory.

A great number of visitors come to this church. As a result of a successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund the PCC has been able to undertake essential masonry repairs and install an efficient oil heating system. New lighting has been installed to show the magnificent timber ceilings of the Nave and Chancel and a small servery has been fitted in the vestry. The churchyard is maintained by the PCC with the grass cutting assisted by local sheep! The church has a capacity for 60 people with space for extra chairs.

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Morning Prayer

Occurring
Sunday 28 September 2025, Sunday 23 November 2025, Sunday 28 December 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Wilfred
Address
Kirkharle, NE19 2PE, United Kingdom

Service of Morning Prayer

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Safeguarding

In accordance with the Church of England safeguarding policy, the parishes of the United Benefice of Kirkwhelpington, Kirkharle and Kirkheaton, and Cambo are committed to:

i) Promoting a safer environment and culture
ii) Safely recruiting and safeguarding all those with any responsibility related to children, young people - and vulnerable adults within the church
iii) Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
iv) Caring pastorally for survivors of abuse and other affected persons
v) Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse, and other affected persons
vi) Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others

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