St Austin's Church, Wakefield

Name: St Austin's Church
Address: 6 Wentworth Terrace, Wakefield, WF1 3QN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1924 372080

#15 among attractions in Wakefield

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Austin's Church is a Roman Catholic Church building in Wakefield, England. It is situated where Northgate Road meets Marsh Way close to the city centre. It was founded in 1827 by the Society of Jesus and is a Grade II listed building. ()

Completed: 1828 (196 years ago)Coordinates: 53°41'13"N, 1°30'7"W

Address

6 Wentworth TerraceWakefield NorthWakefield WF1 3QN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1924 372080

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Trinity Walk, The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield Cathedral, Thornes Park.

~1790 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Trinity Walk, Wakefield
9 min walk • Trinity Walk is a shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. England.
0.9 miSE
Striking, bright contemporary gallery
The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield
23 min walk • The Hepworth Wakefield is an art museum in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, which opened on 21 May 2011. The gallery is situated on the south side of the River Calder and takes its name from artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth who was born and educated in the city.
~1830 ftSE
Anglican cathedral with community focus
Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield
9 min walk • Wakefield Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, is a co-equal Anglican cathedral with Bradford and Ripon Cathedrals, in the Diocese of Leeds and a seat of the Bishop of Leeds.
1 miS
Park
Thornes Park, Wakefield
26 min walk • Thornes Park is a large public park situated close to the centre of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. Along with Clarence Park and Holmfield Park it forms a large parkland to the south west of the city.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Ridings Centre, Wakefield
11 min walk • The Ridings Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It opened on 17 October 1983. The pioneering centre was a UK first and subsequently served as a template for many shopping centres throughout the UK.
~1170 ftS
City hall
County Hall, Wakefield
6 min walk • County Hall or West Riding County Hall stands at the corner of Bond Street and Cliff Parade in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is the main headquarters of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.9 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield
24 min walk • The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield, is a chantry chapel in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, and is designated a Grade I Listed building by English Heritage. It is located south of the city centre on the medieval bridge over the River Calder.
~1760 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield
9 min walk • The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a theatre in Wakefield, England, which dates back to 1894. The theatre was originally known as the Theatre Royal and Opera House and dates back to the 1770s.
~1190 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Wakefield Museum, Wakefield
6 min walk • Wakefield Museum is a local museum in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, north England, covering the history of the city of Wakefield and the local area from prehistoric times onwards.
1 miS
Forts and castles
Wakefield Castle, Wakefield
26 min walk • Wakefield Castle, Lowe Hill or Lawe Hill was a castle built in the 12th century on a hill on the north side of the River Calder near Wakefield, England.
1.2 miW
Village
Alverthorpe
31 min walk • Alverthorpe is a suburb of, and former village in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Austin's Church open?

St Austin's Church is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

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

Nearby attractions include Wakefield College, Wakefield (4 min walk), County Hall, Wakefield (6 min walk), Wakefield Museum, Wakefield (6 min walk), Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield (9 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St Austin's Church:

Bus

Leeds Road St Johns North • Lines: 110 (5 min walk)
Stand 23 Wakefield Bus Station • Lines: 444, 446 (5 min walk)

Train

Wakefield Westgate (10 min walk)
Wakefield Kirkgate (21 min walk)