A former daughter church in the parish of Askham with Lowther, St Michael's was leased in 2025 to the Lowther Castle and Gardens Trust for 999 years, to be managed and developed as part of the heritage estate. The churchyard, which is now full, remains subject to Faculty Jurisdiction, but all enquiries about the use of the building should be address to the Lowther Castle and Gardens Trust. Please note in particular that the church is no longer licensed for weddings.