Escomb is situated two miles west of Bishop Auckland in the Wear Valley. The church was built around 675 AD with stone probably from the Roman Fort at Binchester. It was originally thought that the church was an offshoot of one of the local monasteries eg Whitby or Hartlepool but this is only one of several possibilities as there are no known written records until 990 AD. The church is one of five parishes grouped with Etherley, Hamsterley, Witton Park and Witton-le-Wear .
Escomb church is on the national register of the Small Pilgrim Places Network. These places are small, spiritual oases, offering an atmosphere that encourages stillness, prayer and reflection for people of all faiths or none.
Vicar – Elisheva Mechanic Tel: 01388 768898 Email: elishevamechanic@gmail.com
Associate – Roni Mechanic
Church Warden – Mr. John Barnett 01388 604879
Church Warden – Mr. Derek Jago 01388 458358
SERVICES
Holy Communion: 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month at 11.00am.
All Age Service for Everyone: 2nd Sunday of the month at 11.00am. (This is a shorter, non communion service and although children are ALWAYS welcome at every service this is particularly suitable for children)
5th Sunday: A joint service in one of the five parish churches. For details see our Services and Events Page >>
Celtic Church: At 4pm on the first Sunday of every month – a non communion service in the Celtic Tradition.
Meditation: At 7.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday – a time for quiet contemplation in church.
WEDDINGS, CHRISTENINGS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
We are very happy to welcome anyone for weddings, blessings, christenings and other special services. Just contact the vicar at elishevamechanic@gmail.com and we can try and work out how best to help you celebrate your special time.
LOCATION
Escomb is located 2 miles west of Bishop Auckland in county Durham. For a details of how to find us please visit the Directions page.
ACCESS
Keys available from 28, Saxon Green, Escomb and just let yourself in.
Summer 9.00am-8.00pm. Winter 9.00am-4.00pm
For a copy of the church’s Access Statement please follow this link Access Statement>>
GUIDED TOURS, EDUCATIONAL VISITS AND PILGRIMAGES
Details from the Tourism Co-ordinator, Mrs. Gill Beddow – Home Tel. 01388 602860 or email gillbeddow@googlemail.com
I was wondering if you would email me.a price list .for the church for a wedding as my partner and I would like.to book the church. Any other information like number of seats available would be greatful.
Many thanks