St. Helens Church
Cornhill-on-Tweed

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For many centuries the governance of the church in Northumberland emanated from Durham.

Norham was one of the principle parishes, with Cornhill as a Chapel of Ease. Nevertheless, there has been a church at Cornhill since Saxon times. St. Helen’s Church was enlarged, re-pewed and repaired in 1840 by voluntary contributions from a number of societies and individuals. Local legend has it that the body of an 8ft man was found buried under the nave when this work was carried out.

The Church was re-pewed with open seats during 1869 as well as re-floored, dry rot having seriously affected the joists and flooring. As this time the Harmonium was repaired. The lectern was added in 1870. All these improvements were paid for by voluntary subscriptions.

The interested visitor will find a blue folder in the bookcase in the Church. It provides some detail of the history of the building, together with the list of births, marriages and deaths from 1837.

Services for St Helen’s Church are as follows;

1st Sunday in the month; Morning Worship.

Refreshments are available from 10.30am followed by a short service starting at 11am.


Children are most welcome and craft activities and refreshments will be provided for them also.

3rd Sunday in the month; Parish Communion.

Refreshments are available from 10.30am, and craft activities left out at the back during the service for any children who need distraction!

A soft toy and book bag provided by the members of the local Mothers Union is also hanging in the Church.

For more information please contact Rev Linda Gardham Tel No 01890 850756