Getting Here

Plan Your Visit

Christ the Consoler is set within the beautiful grounds of the Newby Hall estate, near Ripon in North Yorkshire.

Location

Find the Church

Address

Christ the Consoler, Skelton-on-Ure, Near Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE

Opening Times

Open daily during daylight hours. Toilets are not available on site except during events.

Disabled Access

There are two steps into the church and a step from the nave to the chancel. Please contact us if you require assistance or disabled ramps.

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Christ the Consoler — church exterior and churchyard

Getting Here

Directions

By Car

Follow the signs to Newby Hall (postcode: HG4 5AE). Drive through the main gates until you see the Church on your right. Take the first right off the main drive and head toward the Church. Park on the grass verges near the church if the ground is firm, or in Skelton-on-Ure village in wetter weather.

By Bus

East Yorkshire Bus routes 82 or 84 run from York or Ripon, stepping off at Skelton-on-Ure Reading Room. Turn left until you see the entrance to Church Wood on your right. Please check return bus times in advance.

While You're Here

Nearby Attractions

Christ the Consoler is ideally placed to combine with other outstanding attractions in North Yorkshire.

Newby Hall & Gardens

Adjacent

One of North Yorkshire's finest country houses, with spectacular gardens open from end of March to end of September.

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Ripon Cathedral

4 miles

Ripon's magnificent 1,350-year-old Cathedral with a remarkable crypt dating to 672 AD.

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Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

8 miles

A UNESCO World Heritage Site combining the ruins of Fountains Abbey with the Georgian water garden of Studley Royal.

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The Black Lion, Skelton-on-Ure

Village

Community-owned pub in our village offering food and drink. A perfect stop before or after your visit.

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All Saints Kirby Hill

6 miles

A church with saxon origins possessing many historical features.

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Harrogate

12 miles

The elegant spa town offers excellent shopping, restaurants, and the famous Betty's Tea Rooms.

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Good to Know

Practical Information

Admission

Entry to Christ the Consoler is free. We welcome donations to support the preservation of the church.

Accessibility

Two steps into the church and one step from nave to chancel. Disabled ramps available on request — please contact us in advance.

Facilities

Toilets are not available on site except during events. The nearest facilities are at Newby Hall or the Black Lion pub in the village.