A medieval chapel is known to have existed, but its fate is not recorded. It was first mentioned in 1246 and again in 1313, when Alan de Folfayt had a licence from the Archbishop to hear a divine service for three years.

The Chantry survey of 1546 records the presence of a chapel at 'Follyfett' but no Mass was said except occasionally when requested by the 'Parochians'.

The Methodist chapel on the Knaresborough road was built in 1879 and the inside was modernised in 1965. Three stained glass windows were donated by Follifoot families, namely the Cawoods, the Wintersgills and the Robinson. There is a striking bow window set in the middle wall. The old chapel next door was used as a Sunday school. A spring of water below the chapel is believed to have been used for the local mineral water bottling plant. The chapel is now privately owned.

There is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Holy Family situated in the grounds of Rudding Park. Built by Sir Percival Radcliffe in the Gothic style, it is lavishly decorated with a profusion of carving in stone and alabaster. It was consecrated and opened for public worship in 1879 for Sir Joseph's 21st birthday. Of the two private burial grounds situated at Rudding, one is on the North side of the former priest's house, The Presbytery'. The other is situated by the side of the lake in the park.