English Heritage sites near Shipton Parish

York Cold War Bunker

YORK COLD WAR BUNKER

5 miles from Shipton Parish

The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritage’s properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War.

Clifford's Tower, York

CLIFFORD'S TOWER, YORK

6 miles from Shipton Parish

Experience stunning views over the ancient city of York and immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York’s most iconic sites. 

Aldborough Roman Site

ALDBOROUGH ROMAN SITE

10 miles from Shipton Parish

Roman mosaic pavements line the remains of this once northern tribal capital, set amid a peaceful Victorian garden.

Kirkham Priory

KIRKHAM PRIORY

12 miles from Shipton Parish

Beautifully placed between the city of York and the town of Malton, the riverside ruins of Kirkham Priory are set in the beautiful Derwent valley near the Yorkshire Wolds.

Byland Abbey

BYLAND ABBEY

12 miles from Shipton Parish

Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout North.

Spofforth Castle

SPOFFORTH CASTLE

13 miles from Shipton Parish

The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.


Churches in Shipton Parish

Holy Evangelists

East Lane Shipton by Beningbrough York
01904 527423

The rector for our parish and the benefice is Rev. Malcolm Wainwright and the Associate Priest is Rev. Trevor Gant. We have weekly Sunday services and aim to give visitors a warm welcome.. 

The church of the Holy Evangelists, Shipton by Beningbrough, built in 1849 is a very imposing Victorian building easily visible from the A19 road.

There is a strong link between the church and the Forest of Galtres Church of England/Methodist primary school in Shipton. Pupils from the school  visit the church and attend special church services and Anglican and Methodists regularly take school assemblies and are represented on the Governing body. We share with them in taking an afternoon service for the nearby St. Catherine`s Home for the elderly..

You are warmly invited to visit our church and the village and we look forward to seeing you soon.


Pubs in Shipton Parish

Dawnay Arms

Main Street, Shipton by Beningbrough, YO30 1AB
(01904) 470334
thedawnayarms.co.uk/

A traditional country inn dating from 1730 in the village centre. There are three interconnecting rooms, with old pictures and items of local history on display. One of the handpumps always serves a LocAle. The wide ranging pub food include...