The core of the church and its tower are 12th century and the church was expanded and altered in the 14th,15th and 16th centuries. By the 1890s it was in poor condition so it was rebuilt and expanded to its present width, and reopened in 1896. There are some interesting interior fittings such as the pulpit with its overhead sounding board to increase audibility, and the royal coat of arms.
Address: St Andrew's Church, Swale Hall Lane, Grinton, Richmond, DL11 6HL.
Parking: for Festival concerts, parking will be available in the sign-posted parking field next to Grinton Bridge. Please don't park on the main road.
Accessibility: the church is wheelchair accessible via a door at the back. Audience-members may be dropped-off right outside the church with cars parked in the the nearby car park. If you have accessibility requirements, please call our office in advance on 01748 880019 so we can assist you. A public accessible toilet is available in Grinton (small fee applies).
Hearing loop: yes.
Refreshments: are usually served in the church during the interval for evening concerts.
Toilets: available in Grinton (small fee applies).