St Giles Parish Church, Market Place

St Giles Parish Church, Market Place, Pontefract WF8 1AT View on map

12th century church of St Giles is a Grade II* listed building within the Pontefract Town Centre Conservation Area. Although mainly Georgian in aspect, foundations of the original Norman chapel have been found and the existing North Arcade is believed to be of 14/15th century origin.

Opening Arrangements

Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 3pm; Saturdays 8.30am to 12.30pm

• Open on Heritage Open Day

Directions

From A1 North & South - via M62 - leave J32 and follow A639 From East & West - follow A645 From South - follow A639 Railway stations at Tanshelf - 400 metres & Monkhill - 800 metres Use the bus station in Horsefair which is approx. 150m from the church.

Parking Spaces

0

800 spaces off street and 175 spaces on the street in the area

WC

Yes