St. Peter and St. Paul, Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5DL

At the time of the Reformation, those Catholics in Wensleydale who refused to give up their faith were served by fugitive priests sheltering in Grove House, which was rebuilt in the mid 19th century by J.A. Hansom and is now known as Thornborough Hall. In October 1835 the church of St Peter and St Paul with its presbytery, convent and small school were opened. The spacious stone building has large pointed windows and original box pews. The organ, by Paxton of York, was purchased by subscription in 1843.

St. Peter and St. Paul works closely with the nearby church of St. Simon and St. Jude at Ulshaw Bridge, and with the parish of St. Mary and St. Joseph at Aiskew near Bedale. All three churches are served by the Priest in Charge from the Leyburn Presbytery. Next to the church is the thriving RC Primary School of St. Peter and St. Paul which opened in its present form in 1895.

To find St. Peter and St. Paul, leave Leyburn town centre on the Richmond Road, and the church lies on the left opposite the Auction area.

St. Peter and St. Paul's is usually open during the daytime. For access when closed please ring 01969 623141.

Mass Times: Sunday 9.45 am St. Peter & St. Paul's, Leyburn
Thursday 10.00 am
Saturday 10.00 am
Holy Days 10.30 am

On Holy Days there is a Vigil Mass at St. Simon & St. Jude's at 6.30 pm, and during the summer period a Vigil Mass is said at 6.30 pm on Saturday at the Anglican Church of St. Margaret in Hawes.

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