St Thomas' Church, Preston

Name: St Thomas' Church
Address: Preston, United Kingdom

#21 among attractions in Preston

Church, Romanesque architecture

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St Thomas' Church is in Lancaster Road, Preston, Lancashire, England. It has historically been an Anglican parish church, and now used by City Church Preston, an AOG GB church. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Completed: 1839 (185 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 53°45'60"N, 2°42'13"W

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St. George'sPreston United Kingdom

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

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

0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Harris Museum, Preston
15 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...
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
14 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.
0.5 miS
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Covered Market, Preston
12 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 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Deepdale, Preston
19 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".
0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston
18 min walk • Fishergate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city of Preston in Lancashire, England.
0.5 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Walburge, Preston
14 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.
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Preston Cenotaph, Preston
14 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.
~1820 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
9 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.
0.6 miSE
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Preston Guild Hall, Preston
15 min walk • Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England.
0.5 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
13 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 miS
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Thomas' Church?

Nearby attractions include Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston (5 min walk), Moor Park Methodist Church, Preston (7 min walk), All Saints Church, Preston (7 min walk), St Peter's Church, Preston (8 min walk).

How to get to St Thomas' Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Thomas' Church:

Bus

Bus Station • Lines: 109, 111, 40, 41 (13 min walk)
Preston Bus Station (13 min walk)

Train

Preston (21 min walk)