List of places of worship in Harrogate facts for kids
Harrogate, a lovely town in North Yorkshire, is home to many different places where people go to worship. These places are important for communities and offer spaces for prayer, reflection, and gathering. This article will tell you about some of the churches, chapels, and other religious buildings you can find in Harrogate, organized by their different Christian groups or other faiths.
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Baptist Churches
Baptist churches are part of a Christian group that believes in baptizing people when they are old enough to understand their faith, rather than as babies. In Harrogate, you can find:
Church of England Places
The Church of England is the main Christian church in England. It has a long history and many beautiful buildings. Here are some of the Church of England places in Harrogate:
- Christ Church, High Harrogate
- St. Aidan's High School Chapel
- St. James' Church, Birstwith
- St. John's Church, Bilton
- St. Luke's Church
- St. Mark's Church, Harrogate
- St. Mary's Church, Harrogate, which is now called Kairos Church
- St. Peter's Church, Harrogate
- St. Robert's Church, Pannal
- St. Wilfrid's Church, Harrogate
Methodist Churches
Methodist churches are part of a Christian movement started by John Wesley. They focus on helping others and living a faithful life. The Methodist churches in Harrogate are all part of the Nidd Valley Circuit. This circuit is in the Yorkshire North and East District.
- Bilton Area Methodist Church
- Harlow Hill Methodist Church
- Killinghall Methodist Church, Ripon Road
- Pannal Methodist Church
- Starbeck Methodist Church
- Trinity Methodist Church
- Wesley Chapel
- Woodlands Methodist Church
There is also a former Methodist chapel on Grove Road. It was built in 1896 and is now a guest house. This building is a Grade II listed building, which means it is important historically.
Roman Catholic Churches
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian church in the world. Its members follow the Pope as their spiritual leader. In Harrogate, you can find these Catholic churches:
- St. Aelred's Church, 71 Woodlands Drive
- St. Joseph's Church
- St. Robert's Church
United Reformed Churches
The United Reformed Church (URC) was formed in 1972. It brought together different Christian groups like Congregationalists and Presbyterians. Here are the URC churches in Harrogate:
- Bilton Grange URC, Woodfield Road. This church started in 1906. Services were first held in a temporary building on Skipton Road.
- St. Paul's Church, Victoria Avenue
- West Park United Reformed Church, Harrogate
Other Places of Worship
Harrogate is home to many other religious groups and places of worship. These include:
- Christadelphians, who meet at Pannal Memorial Hall, Station Road.
- Harrogate District Hospital Chapel. This chapel is located inside Harrogate District Hospital. It is on the ground floor, near Littondale Ward.
- Harrogate Elim Church, Park View. This is an Elim Pentecostal Church. The church has been meeting in Harrogate since 1952. It is part of the Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance.
- Harrogate Hebrew Congregation (Harrogate Shul), St Mary's Walk. A synagogue is a Jewish place of worship. The first Harrogate synagogue opened in 1918. It was in rooms above an antique shop. The community moved to its current location in 1925. The building you see today opened in 1968.
- Harrogate New Life Church
- Latter Day Saints Chapel, Wetherby Road
- Life Destiny Church
- Mayfield Community Church
- Society of Friends Meeting House, Queen Parade. The Society of Friends are also known as Quakers.
