Newlands Church

Newlands Church is a church building in the Newlands Valley of Cumbria, standing with white-washed walls and a green slate roof at the foot of the hills. The structure shows traditional English church architecture with small windows and a simple, functional design typical of rural churches in this region.

The building dates to the 16th century and appears on Christopher Saxton's 1576 map as 'Newlande Chap'. It received its first curate in 1731, marking its rise to an important parish church in the area.

The building contains a 1610 reader's desk and pulpit that remain in their original positions, while stained glass windows depicting Christ and St Michael fill the interior with color. These features show how the space has been used by worshippers across centuries with little change to its basic arrangement.

The church opens during daylight hours for visitors exploring the Newlands Valley and surrounding hills. Services happen twice monthly, so checking ahead helps plan your visit around worship times.

From 1841 to 1967, the building served as a school room before students moved to Braithwaite Primary School. The former school space was renovated in the 1990s and remains as a reminder of this second purpose the building held.

Location: Above Derwent

GPS coordinates: 54.56364,-3.19249

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05