Discover what special services and other events are coming up at St Mary's Parish Church
Celebrate Christingle at St Mary’s and support the important work of The Children’s Society FREE Admission but please come prepared to give generously to a great cause. Learn more ›
Every two years St Mary’s brings the community together for its Christmas Tree Festival. FREE ADMISSION. Donations welcome Live music throughout. Seasonal refreshments Final celebration service amongst the trees begins... Learn more ›
A special night of the year as our musicians present an evening of Christmas music. Admission FREE. Donations welcome Learn more ›
St Mary’s is pleased to welcome members of the WI from across the County for their Carol service. Learn more ›
A traditional Carol service followed by seasonal refreshments Learn more ›
On the shortest day of the year we gather for our lessons and carols alongside members of St Mary’s Community Choir and Orchestra. Learn more ›
For many families our Crib service marks the start of Christmas. Children are invited to come dressed as a character from the Christmas Story. Expect lots of excitement and join... Learn more ›
At 7.00pm on Christmas Eve we gather under the lamppost near St Mary’s on Whorlton Green for some Carol singing. For those who wish there is an opportunity to receive... Learn more ›
The First Communion of Christmas (known as Midnight Mass) at Barnard Castle begins at 11.00pm. ‘Where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in’. Learn more ›
We celebrate Christmas morning with two services at Barnard Castle 8.30am: Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion 10.30am Sung service of Holy Communion Learn more ›