Heritage Open Days & Yorkshire Historic Churches Day 2026

for 8 hours
All Saints' Helmsley
The Market Square HELMSLEY York, YO62 5AQ, United Kingdom

Yorkshire Born & Bred: Farming Life is a special exhibition of Valerie Mather’s striking photographs exploring the people, families and everyday working lives of Yorkshire’s farming communities. Celebrating Yorkshire Churches Day and Heritage Open Days, the exhibition offers a glimpse into a way of life shaped by the land, the seasons and generations of experience.
Come and explore the exhibition and enjoy homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks from our pop-up café. The day concludes at 4pm with the closing service of the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail Gathering Walk. Free entry and everyone is welcome.

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All Saints' Helmsley

Welcome to the Anglican parish church of All Saints', a Grade II* listed building, which is situated in the heart of our beautiful market town in Ryedale, North Yorkshire.  We have regular services here on a Sunday and a variety of other services and events on other days of the week.  Keep an eye on our Services and Events page for up-to-date information.  

As the lychgate entrance to the churchyard has a series of steps, some may find the step-free access from the Market Place, via the gate and path by the Black Swan Hotel, more convenient.  The north gate of the churchyard (next to Canon's Garth) for access from the Feversham Arms Hotel direction, is also step-free.  

For historical and other details about the church, click on the Facilities tab on the menu on the left of this page.

We look forward to welcoming you to an event or service soon!  

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Get in touch

Revd. Melanie Burnside

The Vicarage
Baxtons Road
Helmsley
York

YO62 5HT
Priest in Charge
01439 741282
Part Time Administrator
01439 772491

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Heritage Open Days & Yorkshire Historic Churches Day 2026

for 8 hours
All Saints' Helmsley
The Market Square HELMSLEY York, YO62 5AQ, United Kingdom

Yorkshire Born & Bred: Farming Life is a special exhibition of Valerie Mather’s striking photographs exploring the people, families and everyday working lives of Yorkshire’s farming communities. Celebrating Yorkshire Churches Day and Heritage Open Days, the exhibition offers a glimpse into a way of life shaped by the land, the seasons and generations of experience.
Come and explore the exhibition and enjoy homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks from our pop-up café. The day concludes at 4pm with the closing service of the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail Gathering Walk. Free entry and everyone is welcome.

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Our Parish

Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’ safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the PSO: George Gyte,
Tel. 01439 798992 or 07900 896739.
Email: [email protected]

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Rob Marshall,
Tel. 01904 699524 or 07914 668907.
Email: [email protected].

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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All Saints' Helmsley Charity No. 1209878