Church of St Walburge, Preston

Name: Church of St Walburge
Address: Weston St, Preston, PR2 2QE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1772 739367

#7 among attractions in Preston

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Top attraction

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Facts and practical information

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. St Walburge's is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building. ()

Completed: 1873 (151 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalSpire height: 309 ftCoordinates: 53°45'47"N, 2°42'54"W

Address

Weston StUniversityPreston PR2 2QE United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1772 739367

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Day trips

Church of St Walburge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miE
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...
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
16 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.
0.7 miE
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.
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston
15 min walk • Fishergate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city of Preston in Lancashire, England.
0.7 miE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Preston Cenotaph, Preston
18 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.
0.7 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
20 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.
0.8 miE
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Preston Guild Hall, Preston
21 min walk • Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England.
0.6 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
15 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.
0.7 miSE
Park
Winckley Square, Preston
19 min walk • Winckley Square is situated near the centre of Preston, Lancashire, England, at the west end of Avenham. The square was first established in 1801, around Town End Field owned by Thomas Winckley, as an exclusive residential area for the town's gentry.
~1510 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Peter's Church, Preston
8 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.
0.6 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston
16 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of St Walburge open?

Church of St Walburge is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St Walburge?

Nearby attractions include St Mark's Church, Preston (5 min walk), University of Central Lancashire, Preston (7 min walk), St Peter's Church, Preston (8 min walk), Emmanuel Church, Preston (12 min walk).

How to get to Church of St Walburge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St Walburge:

Bus

WestCliff • Lines: 111, 119 (14 min walk)
Hartington Road • Lines: 111, 119, 74, 75 (14 min walk)

Train

Preston (16 min walk)