A591 Bassenthwaite Keswick
016973 71541
http://www.binsey.org.uk

St. Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite, is situated in fields on the East shore of Bassenthwaite Lake. It is dedicated to the Celtic Saint, Bega.

The building dates from about AD 950, though the site may be older. It was extensively restored in 1874. For over a thousand years the Christian message has been spread from this place.

The Church is used for services on the first Sunday each month. It also has a large number of weddings and baptisms. It is widely visited by people from all over the world. Most come on foot, often from a considerable distance. A children's corner provides for younger visitors.

In the Church are Bibles in 28 languages (at last count, we get extra ones from time to time) to make overseas visitors feel at home. A well supported charity box helps support charities in developing countries.

The Church was visited by Wordsworth, Tennyson and Carlyle. More recently it provided the setting for Melvyn Bragg's novel Credo.

In October 2008, with the blessing of the Bishop of Carlisle, the Orthodox Bishop Basil of Amphipolis used St Bega's Church to ordain Father John Muster of Keswick. This was appropriate as St Bega's is one of the few Cumbrian churches to survive from before the time of the Great Schism (1064) when the western and eastern churches split.

St Bega's Church is the end-point of a walk, ‘St Bega's Way', a long-distance walk, developed and published by a parishioner.

There is a Junior Visitor's Guide and Quiz available for download on the Bassenthwaite Village website.

The church is open at all times.

Note: Access to the Church is by unmetalled footpath only. There is no parking at the church, except for those attending services.

A591 Bassenthwaite Keswick
016973 71541
http://www.binsey.org.uk

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In the 15th century the parishioners, probably tired of the long walk to St Bega's Church, petitioned for permission to build a Chapel-of-Ease at the crossroads nearby. Still a walk from the village proper, nevertheless this served well for some centuries. It still stands and was used as the Church Rooms until 2018.  St John's,  was built in 1878 to replace the Chapel-of-Ease. It was founded, funded, and furnished by prominent local families from Armathwaite Hall and Bassenfell Manor.</div>

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St John's is a large airy church, surrounded by a good-sized burial ground.

Relations with the Methodist Chapel in Bassenthwaite are excellent and we share service venues every month for our worship services.

The Church is open all day.

A Loop System is installed.

To Make Donations one can do so by text as we have teamed up with Vodafone. Simply text BASS05 followed by a space and then the amount you wish donate (eg £2, £5 or £10) to 70070.

Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite Lake, CA12 4RE
(017687) 76551
armathwaite-hall.com/

Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite, CA12 4RG
(017687) 76401
castleinncumbria.co.uk

Separate bar in a Best Western hotel facility. Open to non-residents. Large screen TV. Extensive gardens. Bar meals through to 9.30.

Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite, CA12 4QG

Ravenstone Lodge, Bassenthwaite

Bassenthwaite, CA12 4QG
(017687) 76240
ravenstonemanor.co.uk/

Ravenstone Manor Hotel, Bassenthwaite

Bassenthwaite village, Bassenthwaite, CA12 4QP
(017687) 76439
suninnbassenthwaite.co.uk

Stuart and Lynda extend a warm welcome to both visitors and locals alike. Community focused pub in a village that has many holiday homes and second homes. Opening hours have been extended, to include lunchtimes. Afternoon Teas 12-4pm