Churches
St Peter’s Church, Askham is situated next to the river in a very pretty setting. It welcomes regular worshippers and visitors to its services and other special events. The church was built by Sir Robert Smirke who was working on the design for Lowther Castle and the foundation stone is dated 28th June 1832. Records show that a church dedicated to St Kentigern existed on the site in 1240 and remained until the present church was built.
If you wish to make arrangements for a wedding, please contact our Mission Community Office Manager,
- Sue Wigley. Tel: 07741 327 318. Email: applebymc@carlislediocese.org.uk
For baptisms and funerals, please contact our Rector,
- Rev Stephen Tudway. Tel: 01931 719 210
. Email: stephen@northwestmorland.church
Church Warden:
- Alex Paris is our new churchwarden, following on from Rena White, who was the Church Warden for 45 years, but has recently retired.
St Michael’s Church – Photo from visitcumbria.com
St Michael’s Church stands within an extensive Churchyard within Lowther park and in the shadow of the ruined Lowther Castle. A spectacular location which overlooks the River Lowther and commands fine views over forest and fell. From ‘hog-back’ Saxon burial stones unearthed in the Churchyard, it is clear that Christian worship has continued on this site for some 1000 years. Today’s building dates from 1686 when the walls of the 13th Century Church were pulled down and rebuilt. There are also 18th and 19th Century additions.
The church has recently transferred to the Lowther Castle and Gardens Trust, and will be undergoing a period of refurbishment. Services are no longer held in the church, but it is definitely worth a visit.