A service to celebrate Ceolwulf, King and Monk (died 765 AD)

for 1 hour
St Cuthbert's Norham
Church Lane Norham Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2LE, United Kingdom

An Invitation to all the Friends of St Cuthbert's Norham Church: YOU ARE INVITED TO
A service to celebrate
Ceolwulf, King and Monk
(died 765 AD)
2.30pm, Thursday 15th January 2026
in Norham Church

St Ceolwulf was King of Northumbria from 729 to 737 AD, when he became a monk at Lindisfarne. He was the ‘most glorious king’ to whom the Venerable Bede dedicated his History of the English Church and People. During Viking raids in the 9th century, the Lindisfarne monks brought the bodies of both Cuthbert and Ceolwulf to Norham. Cuthbert’s body later continued its journey to Durham, but Ceolwulf remained buried somewhere in Norham. Norham Primary School Norham St Ceolwulf's CE Primary School was named after him in 2005.

St Cuthbert's Norham

Norham Church is dedicated to St Cuthbert, whose body is said to have rested here on its long journey to Durham, prompted by Viking raids in the 9thC. The body of St Ceolwulf (to whom the Venerable Bede’s History of the English Church and People is dedicated) is reputed to be buried somewhere in the churchyard.

Norham Church has much to offer, as well as a place of worship on a Sunday, it is also a community place where people enjoy a variety of musical events, concerts, plays, and get-togethers. 

The church is kept open during daylight hours for those who come to look around, learn about the history, pray, sit quietly, or enjoy the space. 

Norham Church meets to worship every Sunday at 10.00 am. We have a well-established choral tradition and, on most Sundays, the Church Choir plays an important part, together with our excellent organ (and organist). On the first Sunday, we aim to be more informal and experimental, with the help of the Norham Junior Singers.

​The church building has good acoustics, and the Concert Planning Group organises a variety of concerts during the warmer months of the year. We have good links with the local Church of England First School.

Please contact us if you would like to get involved. 

"Norham Church is a safe and comforting place where I can go to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, giving me time and space to reflect and contemplate.’

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Rob Kelsey

The Vicarage
Church Lane, Norham

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A service to celebrate Ceolwulf, King and Monk (died 765 AD)

for 1 hour
St Cuthbert's Norham
Church Lane Norham Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2LE, United Kingdom

An Invitation to all the Friends of St Cuthbert's Norham Church: YOU ARE INVITED TO
A service to celebrate
Ceolwulf, King and Monk
(died 765 AD)
2.30pm, Thursday 15th January 2026
in Norham Church

St Ceolwulf was King of Northumbria from 729 to 737 AD, when he became a monk at Lindisfarne. He was the ‘most glorious king’ to whom the Venerable Bede dedicated his History of the English Church and People. During Viking raids in the 9th century, the Lindisfarne monks brought the bodies of both Cuthbert and Ceolwulf to Norham. Cuthbert’s body later continued its journey to Durham, but Ceolwulf remained buried somewhere in Norham. Norham Primary School Norham St Ceolwulf's CE Primary School was named after him in 2005.

St Cuthbert's Norham Charity No. 1212270