You are welcome to visit St Wilfrid Harrogate to attend a service, an activity in the hall, a concert or just to have a look around.
St Wilfrid Harrogate is located near Harrogate town centre, on Duchy Road. There is free car parking at the rear of the church. If you are arriving by train or bus there are bus stops along Ripon Road which are a 5 minute walk away, or the main town centre bus station is a pleasant 15 minute walk through the town centre and into the Duchy Estate.
You can download details of how to get here: How to get to St Wilfrid Harrogate
Opening Times
The church is usually open from just after 8am until after the last service of the day, at around 6.45pm. On Saturday, the building is open from 9.30am until about 5pm.
Address: St Wilfrid’s Church, Duchy Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2EY
Telephone: 01423 504 629
Parish Office: Monday – Friday; 10am – 1pm
Parish Administrator: Mrs Alison Povall – office@stwilfrid.org
Facilities Manager: Mrs Rebecca Oliver – bookings@stwilfrid.org

“The biggest and by far the best of Harrogate’s churches, the masterwork of Temple Moore”Pevsner, Buildings of England

When you enter the church, look out for the following:
- The beautifully painted and carved rood screen figures
- The stained glass. Most is by Victor Milner, but can you spot the later windows by Harry Harvey and Francis Stephens?
- The finely painted panels on the pulpit (designed by Temple Moore) and on the reredos on the high altar
- The bas-relief panels around the walls of the nave depicting Christ’s nativity, Our Lord’s Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension. These were created by local artist Frances Darlington.
- The Verona marble font with the dove representing the Holy Spirit above, a sculpture by Leslie Durbin
- If the parish hall is open, take a look at the stunning “lamella” ceiling.
Facilities
There are toilet facilities available in the parish hall, which is usually open and in use during the week. At weekends the hall may not be open. If you wish to look at the hall as part of your visit, please contact the parish office on 01423 504629.
There is no café on site. If you would like refreshments the Cairn, Swan or Majestic Hotels are all nearby. Cold Bath Road and Valley Gardens are a 5 minute walk from St Wilfrid’s where you can find cafes and restaurants.
Accessibility
The church is accessible with wheelchairs if you have assistance. The floor in the church and paths outside are uneven.

In September 2025, as part of Heritage Open Days, we celebrated the architecture and history of the parish hall at St Wilfrid Harrogate. Designed in 1934 by architect Leslie T.Moore, the hall incorporates an unusual Zollinger Lamella roof. The hall at St Wilfrid’s has always been a popular community venue and is in use every day by community groups, classes, uniformed organisations and for celebrations.
