Churches in Whitby
Whitby has a long and fascinating Christian heritage, and it is a joy to worship as part of a long line of faithful men and women who have served and worshiped here in our beautiful town.
The Parish of Whitby with Ruswarp encompasses three churches within Whitby town. Below, you'll find a bit of information about each of these, along with details of the regular services held there.
Our Churches
St Hilda's
Church Square, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EF
St Hilda's Church has a warm welcoming atmosphere, with beautiful 19th century architecture which lifts our eyes to the Lord, and reminds us of His holiness and transcendence.
As well as our worship services, we also host Messy Church for families here, and a monthly Coffee Morning!
Regular Services
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The 1st Sunday of the month Family Eucharist 9.30am.
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The 2nd, 3rd, 4th Sundays of the month Eucharist 9.30am
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Sunday Evensong (1st of the month) - 6pm
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Tuesday Mornings - Eucharist 10am
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Tuesday Mornings Celtic Worship 11.45am
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Friday Mornings Morning Prayer 10am
St John's
Brunswick Street, Whitby, YO21 1BN
St John's is also a beautiful 19th century church, with inspiring architecture and features.
In addition to our worship services, St John's is host to a regular monthly Coffee Morning which is very well attended, and often hosts excellent musical events too.
Regular Services
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The 1st, 3rd, 4th Sundays of the Month Eucharist 11.15am (Sunday 27th September - Morning Prayer)
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The 2nd Sunday - Folk Service 10.30am
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Thursday Mornings - Eucharist 10am
Please Note: On the 5th Sunday of every month there is a Parish Service at one of the 3 churches, in rotation. Please see What's On, or contact us for details for a specific Sunday.
St Mary's
Abbey Plain, Whitby, YO22 4JT
Telephone: 01947 603421
St Mary's church stands upon it's original 11th century foundation, and bears the mark of centuries passed since, making it a remarkable, historic and unique church. It has many interesting and unusual features, and attracts a great many visitors. However, far from being merely a tourist attraction, it remains primarily a wonderful place of worship for locals and visitors, who stand in the place of countless generations of Christians before them.
Regular Services
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Sunday Morning (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th of the month) - Eucharist - 11.15am
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Saturday Mornings - 10.30am
St Mary's is open to the public for visiting as follows:
Sundays - After public worship until 4pm
Mon-Fri - 10.00am until 4pm
Saturdays - 11.30am until 4pm
Last entry on all days is 3.45pm