St Peter's Church, Burnley

Name: St Peter's Church
Address: Church Street, Burnley, BB11 2DL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1282 413120

#9 among attractions in Burnley

Top attraction, Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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St Peter's Church is an Anglican church in the town of Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn and the archdeaconry of Blackburn. The oldest part of the church, the lower tower, dates from the 15th century, and there are several later additions and restorations. St Peter's is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. ()

Coordinates: 53°47'34"N, 2°14'24"W

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Church StreetBurnley BB11 2DL United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1282 413120

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

Nearby attractions include: Burnley Way, Weavers' Triangle, Burnley Town Hall, St Andrew's Church.

0.5 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Burnley Way, Burnley
14 min walk • The Burnley Way is a 40-mile long distance footpath in Lancashire, England. As a circular walk it can be walked from any point, but it is common to start and finish at the Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre in Burnley.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Visitor center, Science museum
Weavers' Triangle, Burnley
13 min walk • The Weavers' Triangle is an area of Burnley in Lancashire, England consisting mostly of 19th-century industrial buildings at the western side of town centre clustered around the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
0.4 miSW
City hall
Burnley Town Hall, Burnley
11 min walk • Burnley Town Hall is a municipal building in Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Burnley Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Andrew's Church, Burnley
18 min walk • St Andrew's Church is in Colne Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Burnley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Margaret, Burnley, and St James, Burnley.
~1770 ftNE
Park
Thompson Park, Burnley
9 min walk • Thompson Park is a formal Edwardian park in Burnley, Lancashire. It was opened to the public in 1930. Located near the town centre, features include a boating lake, paddling pool, Italian gardens and a playground.
1.1 miSW
Park
Scott Park, Burnley
28 min walk • Scott Park is a public park in Burnley, Lancashire. It covers 7.9 hectares and was opened in 1895. Located south of the town centre, attractions include tennis courts, a children's play area, a bandstand, and bowling greens.
~1580 ftS
Canal
Burnley Embankment, Burnley
8 min walk • The Burnley Embankment is an embankment carrying the Leeds and Liverpool Canal across the Calder and Brun valleys in Burnley, Lancashire.
~1750 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley
9 min walk • The Church of St Mary of the Assumption is in Yorkshire Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic parish church in the diocese of Salford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Burnley Mechanics, Burnley
10 min walk • The Burnley Mechanics is a theatre and former Mechanics' Institute in the market town of Burnley, Lancashire, England. It was built 1854–55 and converted to a theatre in 1979. Historic England has designated the theatre a Grade II* listed building.
0.7 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Burnley
19 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is in Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is a redundant Anglican parish church, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. Holy Trinity is a Commissioners' church designed by Lewis Vulliamy in Early English style.
0.9 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Matthew's Church, Burnley
23 min walk • St Matthew's Church is in St Matthew's Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Blackburn. The original church was built between 1876 and 1879, and was designed by William Waddington and Sons. This burnt down in 1927 and was replaced by the present church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Stoneyholme, Burnley (7 min walk), Burnley Embankment, Burnley (8 min walk), Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley (9 min walk), Thompson Park, Burnley (9 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St Peter's Church:

Bus

Ormerod Road • Lines: 5, M3, M4, M5, X43 (Peak) (1 min walk)
St Peters Centre • Lines: 5, M3, M4, M5 (4 min walk)

Train

Burnley Central (6 min walk)
Burnley Manchester Road (17 min walk)