St Joseph's Church, Stockport

Name: St Joseph's Church
Address: Stockport, United Kingdom

#22 among attractions in Stockport

Gothic Revival architecture, Church

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St Joseph's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It was built from 1861 to 1862 and designed by Matthew Ellison Hadfield. It is situated on St Petersgate, south west of the High Street. It is the only church in England administered by the Priests of the Sacred Heart and is a Grade II listed building. ()

Completed: 1862 (162 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 53°24'35"N, 2°9'28"W

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Stockport (Stockport Central)Stockport United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Merseyway Shopping Centre, Hat Works Museum, St Mary's Church, Edgeley Park.

~810 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockport
4 min walk • Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport is home to over 90 stores including high street favourites such as Primark, Pandora, Waterstones, Boots, River Island, Pound Bakery and Office, alongside an exciting mix of independent stores, cafes and eateries and social enterprises, including The Merseyway Workshop.
~1040 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Hat Works Museum, Stockport
6 min walk • The Hat Works is a museum in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, which opened in 2000. Before that, smaller displays of hatting equipment were exhibited in Stockport Museum and in the former Battersby hat factory.
~810 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Stockport
4 min walk • St Mary's Church is the oldest parish church in the town of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It stands in Churchgate overlooking the market place. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
0.8 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Edgeley Park, Stockport
20 min walk • Edgeley Park is a football stadium in Edgeley, Stockport, England. Built for rugby league club Stockport RFC in 1891, by 1902, the rugby club was defunct and Stockport County Football Club moved in.
~790 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Staircase House, Stockport
4 min walk • Staircase House is a Grade II* listed medieval building dating from around 1460 situated in Stockport, historically in Cheshire, now within Greater Manchester, England.The house is famous for its rare Jacobean cage-newel staircase.
0.8 miE
Park
Vernon Park, Stockport
21 min walk • Vernon Park is the oldest country park in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. The Victorian park contains the Vernon Park Museum.
0.9 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Art Nouveau architecture
St George's Church, Stockport
23 min walk • St George's Church is in Buxton Road, Heaviley, an area of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Stockport, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is united with that of St Gabriel, Adswood.
0.4 miS
Church
St Thomas' Church, Stockport
11 min walk • St Thomas' Church is in St Thomas's Place, Wellington Road South, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Church of England church in the parish of Stockport and Brinnington, in the deanery of Stockport, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester.
~1170 ftS
City hall, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Stockport Town Hall, Stockport
6 min walk • Stockport Town Hall is a building in Stockport, England, that houses the government and administrative functions of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Stockport Town Hall is a Grade II* listed building.
0.8 miW
Cave
Brinksway Caves, Stockport
22 min walk • The Brinksway Caves, also known as Maggie's Caves, are a group of artificial caves located in Brinksway, by the River Mersey in Stockport.
0.7 miW
Pyramid
The Co-operative Bank, Stockport
19 min walk • The Stockport Pyramid, otherwise known as the Co-operative Bank Pyramid or simply The Pyramid is a commercial office building in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include St Peter's Church, Stockport (2 min walk), Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Stockport (4 min walk), Staircase House, Stockport (4 min walk), St Mary's Church, Stockport (4 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St Joseph's Church:

Bus

Stockport, St. Peter's Square / St. Petersgate • Lines: 323, 328, 364 (2 min walk)
Stockport, Wellington Street / near Piccadilly • Lines: 314, 364 (2 min walk)

Train

Stockport (10 min walk)
Heaton Chapel (37 min walk)