St John the Baptist Parish Church, Alnmouth

St John the Baptist Parish Church is an Anglican parish church in Alnmouth with a western tower topped by a spire, built from snecked tooled stone and ashlar quoins. The interior contains a nave, chancel, north aisle, and multiple porches, with a bell tower housing five bells and one tolling bell.

The current building was erected in 1876, replacing two earlier churches on the site, with the oldest dating to when Saint Cuthbert accepted his election in 684. This succession shows how the church has served the community across more than 1,000 years.

The church holds memorials and stained glass windows that reflect the community's past and losses over time. These works of art tell stories of the people who have shaped this place across generations.

The church is located in an accessible position with several entrances via different porches, making it easy to enter from various points. The interior layout with its clear separation of spaces helps visitors navigate and appreciate the building's structure and design.

A replica of the Alnmouth Cross is displayed in the entrance porch, while the original artifact is preserved in the Museum of Antiquities in Newcastle. This arrangement allows visitors to see a representation of this important local object at its traditional location.

Location: Alnmouth

GPS coordinates: 55.38840,-1.61247

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01