Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston

Name: Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs
Address: 18 Garstang Rd, Preston, PR1 1NA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1772 200971

#20 among attractions in Preston

Gothic Revival architecture, Church

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs

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Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston

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English Martyrs Church or its full name The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Preston, Lancashire. It was designed by Edward Welby Pugin and is under the administration of the Diocese of Lancaster. It is near to Preston city centre and stands on the corner of the A6, between Aqueduct Street and St George's Road. Since 2017, it has been in the care of priests from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. ()

Completed: 1888 (136 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCapacity: 850Coordinates: 53°46'9"N, 2°42'16"W

Address

18 Garstang RdMoor ParkPreston PR1 1NA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1772 200971

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Day trips

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harris Museum, St George's Shopping Centre, Covered Market, Deepdale.

0.7 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Harris Museum, Preston
19 min walk • Steeped in history and culture, the Harris Museum stands as a testament to the rich heritage of Preston, England. Situated in the heart of the city, this Grade I listed building is not only an architectural gem but also a treasure trove of art, history, and human...
0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
19 min walk • St George's Shopping Centre, formerly The Mall Preston and The Mall St George, is a shopping centre in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England.
0.6 miS
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Covered Market, Preston
17 min walk • The Covered Market in Earl Street, Preston, Lancashire, England is a Grade II listed landmark structure built 1870-75. After three aborted attempts to start the project in the early 1800s, and a serious construction accident in 1870 that set back progress, the covered market was finished in 1875.
0.7 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Deepdale, Preston
18 min walk • Deepdale is a football stadium in the Deepdale area of Preston, England, the home of Preston North End. Deepdale is "widely recognised as being the oldest 'continuously used' football stadium in the world, though this is contested".
0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston
23 min walk • Fishergate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city of Preston in Lancashire, England.
0.6 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Walburge, Preston
16 min walk • St Walburge's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Preston, Lancashire, England, northwest of the city centre on Weston Street. The church was built in the mid-19th century to a design by the Gothic Revival architect Joseph Hansom, the designer of the hansom cab, and is famous as having the tallest spire of any parish church in England.
0.7 miS
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Preston Cenotaph, Preston
19 min walk • The Preston Cenotaph stands in Market Square, Preston, Lancashire, England, and is a monument to soldiers from Preston who perished in World War I and II.
0.5 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
13 min walk • The Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa also known as St Ignatius Church is a Catholic cathedral of the Syro-Malabar rite in Preston, Lancashire.
0.7 miSE
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Preston Guild Hall, Preston
19 min walk • Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England.
0.7 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
18 min walk • The Church of St George the Martyr is in George's Road, off Lune St, Preston, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Preston, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St John, Preston.
0.4 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Peter's Church, Preston
11 min walk • St Peter's Church is a redundant Anglican parish church in St Peter's Square, Preston, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs?

Nearby attractions include Moor Park Methodist Church, Preston (2 min walk), St Thomas' Church, Preston (5 min walk), Plungington, Preston (8 min walk), Emmanuel Church, Preston (9 min walk).

How to get to Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs:

Bus

Bus Station • Lines: 111, 40, 41 (17 min walk)
Withy Trees • Lines: 40, 41 (16 min walk)

Train

Preston (25 min walk)