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
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
With the arrival of scaffolding in the first week of May you cannot fail to notice that further work is starting on the Tower. More…
Our Annual Parochial Meeting will take place after Sunday Worship on 30th May. In view of this year’s unique circumstances, our ‘business’ will be short and to the point but we will do it to the best of our ability!
All persons whose names are entered upon the Church Electoral Roll of the parish are entitled to vote at the meeting.
