St Wilfred

This Parish has not as yet registered with the Parish Giving Scheme and as such unfortunately you are not yet able to set up a direct debit or make a one-off gift to this Parish. If you would like to in the future, please 'Register your interest' and we will convey your interest onto the Parish.

The church was built in the Decorated style of the 14th century and is a listed Grade I building situated in the midst of farmland close to the Kirkharle Creative Arts Visitor Centre. It witnessed the ravages of the Border Reiver years. Lancelot 'Capability' Brown the renowned Landscape Gardener was baptised here in 1716. In 2016 the PCC held a special weekend of events to celebrate the tercentenary of his baptism and launch a development programme of the land surrounding Kirkharle in his memory.

A great number of visitors come to this church. As a result of a successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund the PCC has been able to undertake essential masonry repairs and install an efficient oil heating system. New lighting has been installed to show the magnificent timber ceilings of the Nave and Chancel and a small servery has been fitted in the vestry. The churchyard is maintained by the PCC with the grass cutting assisted by local sheep! The church has a capacity for 60 people with space for extra chairs.