Welcome to our church.

St Mary’s Church Leake is a beautiful grade 1 listed church in the shelter of the North Yorkshire Moors. It is a place of calm next to the busy A19 as it connects York to Teesside.

The church was once in the deserted Medieval village of Leake; it now serves the two thriving nearby villages of Borrowby and Knayton. We strive to be an inclusive Christian presence at the heart of our local communities.

We are proud members of Inclusive Church, a movement, of people, churches, and communities committed to ensuring that the doors of faith are open to everyone, without exception.

Our prominent location is known by many who use the A19, and we warmly welcome them as our “second congregation” who also love this special place. If you have driven past but never stopped, please do consider visiting. Whether you are drawn here as a place of quiet, to pray, or to learn about our rich history, you are welcome. We are open daily during daylight hours and we have services most Sundays.

If you can’t visit us regularly, you can still keep in touch with us. Become a friend of St Mary’s by signing up for our occasional email newsletters. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (previously called Twitter).

We are part of the Diocese of York in the Church of England, but we welcome people of all backgrounds.

If you appreciate our work, please consider making a donation. We are a small local charity and we rely on your support.

Our parish of Leake with Over and Nether Silton with Kepwick is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and are looking to appoint our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of York’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the police. Our safeguarding team is Revd Dianne Gamble hillsidevicar@gmail.com 01845 537253 and the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Rob Marshall rob.marshall@yorkdiocese.org 01904 699509 / 07914 668907. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.You can read our safeguarding policy here.