Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley

Name: Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church
Address: High St, Paisley, PA1 2BA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 587 8992

#5 among attractions in Paisley

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, colloquially known as the Baptist Cathedral of Europe, stands at the west end of the High Street in Paisley, Scotland. It has been a dominant feature of the Paisley skyline for over 100 years with its striking crown steeple rising to 60 metres above the ground. The church is a category A listed building. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 55°50'41"N, 4°25'57"W

Address

High StPaisley PA1 2BA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 141 587 8992

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Day trips

Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paisley Abbey, St Mirren Park, Paisley Town Hall, Coats Observatory.

0.5 miE
Church, Mission, Sacred and religious sites
Paisley Abbey, Paisley
12 min walk • Paisley Abbey stands as a testament to Scotland's rich religious history and architectural heritage, nestled in the heart of the town of Paisley. This grand monastery, originally established in the 12th century, has been a cornerstone of the community for centuries...
0.6 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
St Mirren Park, Paisley
16 min walk • St Mirren Park, commonly known as The Simple Digital Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a cornerstone of the Paisley community in Scotland, offering more than just a sporting spectacle. As the home ground of St Mirren Football Club, this modern stadium, which opened its...
0.4 miE
City hall
Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
11 min walk • Paisley Town Hall is a public hall in Abbey Close, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The building, which is being converted into a centre for performing arts, is a Category A listed building.
~430 ftNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Coats Observatory, Paisley
3 min walk • Coats Observatory is Scotland's oldest public observatory. It is currently closed for refurbishment as part of a 4-year long £42m transformation of the observatory and museum buildings.
0.4 miN
Fountain, Park
Fountain Gardens, Paisley
11 min walk • Fountain Gardens is in Paisley, Scotland. It has recreational parkland and garden areas which are open to the public. The park is Paisley's oldest public gardens. Within the park is Grand Central Fountain, one of only three Category A listed fountains in Scotland.
~440 ftNE
Natural history museum, History museum, Art museum
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley
3 min walk • Paisley Museum and Art Galleries is currently closed for refurbishment and is due to reopen 2023. It is a museum and public art gallery located in the town of Paisley and is run by Renfrewshire Council.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Abbey Bridge, Paisley
12 min walk • Abbey Bridge is grade B listed road-bridge over the White Cart Water in the centre of Paisley in Scotland. It was erected in 1879, widened in 1933, and comprehensively restored in 2009.
0.5 miE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
St Matthew's Church, Paisley
12 min walk • St Matthew's Church in Paisley is notable for its Art Nouveau architecture by WD McLennan, and stained glass window by Robert Anning Bell. The church was built between 1905 and 1907 and shares a small traffic island on Gordon Street with a fire station.
0.6 miE
Church
St Mirin's Cathedral, Paisley
17 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Mirin in Paisley, dedicated to Saint Mirin the patron saint of Paisley, is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Paisley and is the seat of the Bishop of Paisley.
0.9 miS
55°49'56"N • 4°25'43"W
Brodie Park, Paisley
23 min walk • Park
1.1 miE
Bridge
River Cart Aqueduct, Paisley
28 min walk • The River Cart Aqueduct, sometimes known as the Blackhall Bridge, is a railway bridge and former navigable aqueduct in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Coats Observatory, Paisley (3 min walk), Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley (3 min walk), Paisley Town Hall, Paisley (11 min walk), Fountain Gardens, Paisley (11 min walk).

How to get to Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church:

Bus

Paisley, High Street / Paisley University • Lines: 38, 64 (2 min walk)
West Brae • Lines: 64 (3 min walk)

Train

Paisley Gilmour Street (10 min walk)
Paisley Canal (12 min walk)