English Heritage sites near Shilbottle Parish
WARKWORTH CASTLE
4 miles from Shilbottle Parish
If you are planning a fun family day out in Northumberland then look no further than Warkworth Castle with its magnificent cross-shaped keep crowning a hilltop above the River Coquet.
EDLINGHAM CASTLE
5 miles from Shilbottle Parish
The riverside ruins, principally the solar tower, of a manor house progressively fortified against the Scots during the 14th century.
BRINKBURN PRIORY
7 miles from Shilbottle Parish
The beautiful 12th-century church of the Augustinian priory of Brinkburn survives completely roofed and restored, while parts of the monastic buildings are incorporated into the adjacent manor house.
DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE
10 miles from Shilbottle Parish
Dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle was built at a time when relations between King Edward II and his most powerful baron, Earl Thomas of Lancaster, had become openly hostile.
BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS
19 miles from Shilbottle Parish
With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England. Explore the medieval castle, the Grecian inspired Hall and acres of impressive gardens.
LINDISFARNE PRIORY
21 miles from Shilbottle Parish
Lindisfarne Priory sits on Holy Island and is a great family day out in Northumberland. Reached by causeway at low tide, the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views make a visit well worth the effort.
Churches in Shilbottle Parish
St James, Shilbottle, Alnwick
Middle Lane
Shilbottle
Alnwick
01665 575686
http://www.shilbottlechurch.org.uk
There has been Christian worship on this site for at least a thousand years.
God's love is proclaimed, the Gospel is preached, love is practised and the sacraments are offered, week in - week out! The members of this Christian community live their faith daily and serve the community - locally and wherever we find ourselves.
Our present church building dates from 1885 and was designed by Newcastle architect WS Hicks. He incorporated elements of earlier buildings - Norman doorway, font and chancel arch - and preserved a small early window molding on the outer north wall. The chancel and sanctuary contain some fine wood carving and quality stained glass designed by RG Hatton (as a memorial to those lost in 20th century conflicts) fills the east window. All eyes are drawn to the altar, symbol of God's presence and our meeting place with him.
Our congregation includes newcomers and some who have worshipped here all their lives. We are a warm and welcoming group of people and our worship styles include formal and less formal - and we enjoy the spontaneous contributions that little people can make! We take our worship and learning seriously and welcome anyone who would like to explore what it might mean to have faith in God and live the way Jesus has taught us.
We also take our Christian witness and service to our parish community seriously and we are always happy to share prayerfully in the times of change in family living that babies, marriage, death and bereavement bring. We have people who will responsibly pray with you and support you in times of difficulty, illness or temptation; clergy who will help you be reconciled to God in Confession and Absolution and if you are housebound, make sure that you can receive Communion at home or in hospital.
Pubs in Shilbottle Parish
Farriers Arms
Farriers Arms, Shilbottle