Founded in 642AD by St Oswald
Final resting place of the poet
William Wordsworth
In the heart of the Lake District
St Oswald’s Church warmly welcomes you. SUNDAY WORSHIP at 11.00am.
Situated by the banks of the River Rothay in the centre of Grasmere village, St Oswald’s is a historic place of worship, much loved by local people and over 100,000 visitors each year. Its services are attended by a faithful, local congregation as well as many who come to stay in Grasmere. St Oswald’s has a fine musical reputation and is home to the annual Grasmere Rushbearing.
News and Events

3rd December Advent Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion at St. Mary`s, Rydal
11.00am Holy Communion at St. Oswald`s
4.30pm Christingle Service at St. Oswald`s
7.00pm Taize Prayer at St. Mary`s, Rydal
10th December Second Sunday of Advent
9.30am Holy Communion at St. Mary`s Rydal
11.00am Holy Communion at St. Oswald`s
17th December Third Sunday of Advent
9.30am Holy Communion at St. Mary`s Rydal
11.00am Holy Communion at St. Oswald`s
4.00pm Christmas Carols by Candlelight at St. Oswald`s
24th December Fourth Sunday of Advent
11.00am Holy Communion at St. Oswald`s