Kentmere’s parish church stands in a prominent position in the centre of the valley. Dedicated to St Cuthbert, the patron saint of the North, it is just possible that it marks one of Cuthbert’s many resting places, when his body was rescued by monks from the marauding Danes in 875 AD and carried from Lindisfarne around the north of England for seven years. Or maybe St. Cuthbert, known for walking and evangelising far and wide across the north, visited Kentmere, or the dedication simply commemorates a popular saint in the north of England.
Today the church is open to visitors who wish to shelter from the weather, find out about the history of the valley from the history display in the back of the church, spend some time in a peaceful and quiet place, say a prayer for a loved one or leave a prayer intention in the basket at the back of the church.
Services
There is currently a service on the fourth Sunday of each month, in the evening. These alternate between Holy Communion and Evensong (sung)
During British Summer Time services are at 6pm
From October, services are at 4pm