St Mark's Church, Blackpool

#64 among attractions in Blackpool

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The Parish Church of St. Mark, Layton, Lancashire, England was built in 1927. The building is home to a Church of England Christian community. St.Mark's is a young church compared to many other churches, but has close links with local history because Layton Village was mentioned in the Norman Era 1066-1154 AD. ()

Completed: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 53°49'52"N, 3°1'52"W

Address

Westcliffe DrLaytonBlackpool FY3 7HG United Kingdom

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+44 1253 301390

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St Mark's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Zoo, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool Town Hall.

1.4 miSW
Iconic tower with a seaside viewing area
Blackpool Tower, Blackpool
37 min walk • Blackpool Tower stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Blackpool, England, offering visitors a quintessential British seaside experience. Opened to the public on 14 May 1894, the tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and has since become a beloved...
1.3 miSE
Large zoo park with animal experiences
Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool
34 min walk • Blackpool Zoo is a 32-acre zoo, owned by Parques Reunidos and located in the sea-side resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It provides a home to over 1,350 animals from all over the world.
1.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool
36 min walk • Houndshill Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Blackpool, Lancashire England; located in centre of town, just opposite Blackpool Tower.
1.3 miSW
City hall
Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool
34 min walk • Blackpool Town Hall is a municipal building in Talbot Square, Blackpool, England. The town hall is the headquarters of Blackpool Council which is the main governing body for the wider Borough of Blackpool. It is a Grade II listed building.
1.1 miS
Sport complex, Cricket, Sport
Blackpool Cricket Club, Blackpool
29 min walk • Blackpool Cricket Club is a cricket club based in Stanley Park, in Blackpool, Lancashire. Located in western quadrant of the park, the club plays at a 5,000-seater ground, which is regularly used for county cricket matches by Lancashire.
1.3 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
34 min walk • Blackpool Grand Theatre is a theatre in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Since 2006, it has also been known as the National Theatre of Variety. It is a Grade II* Listed Building.
1.2 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John's Church, Blackpool
31 min walk • The parish church of Blackpool Saint John the Evangelist, or St John's Blackpool, is an Anglican church in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It was completed in 1878 and is a Grade II listed building. A church was built on the site in 1821 and was replaced by the current building to accommodate a larger congregation.
~990 ftSW
Cemetery
Layton cemetery, Blackpool
5 min walk • Layton cemetery is a graveyard located at Talbot Road in Blackpool, Lancashire in England. It was opened in 1873 when Blackpool parish church was replete with burying. The site encompasses 30 acres, having been regularly expanded during its history. It is administered by Blackpool Council.
1.2 miSW
Church
Sacred Heart Church, Blackpool
32 min walk • Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church in the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England, on Talbot Road close to the town centre. It was the first Roman Catholic church built in Blackpool and has been designated a Grade II* listed building by English Heritage.
1.1 miS
Park
Stanley Park, Blackpool
29 min walk • Stanley Park is a public park in the town of Blackpool on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, England. It is the town's primary park and covers an area of approximately 104 hectares. The park was designed to include significant sporting provisions, along with formal gardens, a boating lake and woodland area.
1.3 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
33 min walk • The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which includes a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mark's Church?

Nearby attractions include Layton cemetery, Blackpool (5 min walk), Grange Park Children's Centre & Cafe, Blackpool (10 min walk), Kingscote Park, Blackpool (12 min walk), St Thomas' Church, Blackpool (19 min walk).

How to get to St Mark's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mark's Church:

Train

Layton (8 min walk)
Blackpool North (24 min walk)

Tram

Gynn Square (26 min walk)
Wilton Parade (27 min walk)