St Mary's, Rydal

A very warm welcome to St Mary's, Rydal

The church was built by Lady le Fleming of Rydal Hall in 1824. William Wordsworth was a churchwarden here around 10 years later. The intimate chapel with a luminous stained glass east window has been treasured ever since.

Come and visit us, as well as nearby Rydal Mount and Rydal Hall, all with beautiful gardens. Walk round Rydal Water and stop for tea at Rydal Hall's teashop. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Get in touch

Rev. Lawrence Basham

Rydal Hall
Ambleside
Cumbria

LA22 9LX
The Chaplain
07891 001592
Churchwarden
07734 317135
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Rydal Hall: Sunday Worship

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 5 Apr 2026, 24 May 2026
Rydal Hall Chapel
Rydal Hall Chapel, Rydal Hall, Rydal, LA22 9LX

Join us in the beautiful chapel at Rydal Hall for Sunday morning worship. You can expect a traditional service yet with sense of informality and reflection in a special intimate space. We normally share Holy Communion and our music is a mixture of hymns and songs, old and new. Everyone is welcome!

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SUNDAY Worship at St. Mary`s

Some of our 9.30 Communion services are held in the Chapel at Rydal Hall, just a bit further up the hill. Please come into the hall where the reception staff will direct you to the Chapel.

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