Your visit at a glance
St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell is a Roman Catholic church at Greenfield Street, Holywell in Holywell, Wales. Services include Service & Veneration of the Relic of St Winefride (Daily 12:00). Confirm the current schedule with the church before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
Worship together
Mass and service times
The usual schedule recorded for this church. Check the official church notice or newsletter for this week’s arrangements. Times are local to the UK.
- Daily12:00
Service & Veneration of the Relic of St Winefride
From Pentecost until the last Sunday of September; on Sundays at 14:30
Source checked 18 July 2026
The church & its community
About St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell
St Winefride's Well in Holywell (Treffynnon) has been a place of Christian pilgrimage for over 1,300 years and is often called the oldest continually visited pilgrimage site in Britain. The spring is associated with the 7th-century Welsh saint Winefride (Gwenffrewi), and the vaulted late-15th-century chapel built over the well under Lady Margaret Beaufort is the only shrine in Britain to have survived the Reformation. Pilgrims still come to bathe in the waters and to venerate the saint's relic. The shrine, in the care of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wrexham, welcomes visitors of every background.
- Christian tradition
- Roman Catholic
- Town & country
- Holywell, Wales
- Postcode
- CH8 7PN
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wrexham
A little preparation helps
Planning your first visit
- Choose a service. Check the church’s current notice for changes, especially at Christmas, Easter or on bank holidays.
- Plan your arrival. Use the address below and ask about the entrance, parking or public transport if you need help.
- Let someone welcome you. Tell a steward or welcomer it is your first visit; you can ask where to sit and how to follow the service.
What is worship in this tradition usually like?
Roman Catholic worship centres on the Mass, the celebration of the Eucharist. A typical Mass includes readings from Scripture, a homily, the Liturgy of the Eucharist and Holy Communion, and usually lasts around an hour. Most parishes offer a Saturday evening Vigil Mass as well as Sunday morning Masses, along with regular opportunities for confession (reconciliation). Visitors of any background are welcome to attend.
This describes the wider tradition. The format at this particular church may vary.
Visit with confidence
Accessibility and facilities
Specific access facilities have not been confirmed in this listing. This does not mean the church is inaccessible.
Other listed facilities and activities
- Pilgrim bathing pool
- 15th-century well chapel
- Visitor centre and museum
- Relic of St Winefride
Ask the church about your particular requirements, including the route from the entrance to seating and toilets. A listed feature may not describe every part of the building.
Questions to ask about access →Questions about St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell
Where is St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell?
St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell is located at Greenfield Street, Holywell, Holywell, CH8 7PN, Wales. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell?
St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell is a Roman Catholic church, part of the Diocese of Wrexham. You can read more about the Roman Catholic tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell?
The listed schedule for St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell is Daily 12:00 (Service & Veneration of the Relic of St Winefride). Confirm with the church before travelling, especially on holidays or for special services.
How do I contact St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell?
You can contact St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell by phone, by email or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in Wales, St Winefride's Well & Shrine, Holywell welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.