St Mary's Church, Preston

Name: St Mary's Church
Address: Preston, United Kingdom

#52 among attractions in Preston

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Mary's Church is in St Mary's Street, Preston, Lancashire, England. It is a redundant Anglican parish church, and was converted into a conservation centre in 2006. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Completed: 1838 (186 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 53°45'41"N, 2°41'12"W

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St. Matthew'sPreston United Kingdom

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

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

0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Harris Museum, Preston
13 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 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
17 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 miW
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Covered Market, Preston
14 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 miN
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".
0.8 miSW
Park, Playground
Avenham Park, Preston
21 min walk • Avenham Park is a public park in Avenham, close to the centre of Preston in Lancashire in the northwest of England, and managed by Preston City Council. The park is located in Preston's Conservation area and leads down to the banks of the River Ribble. It was designed and built in the 1860s.
0.5 miW
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.
0.4 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
12 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.
0.4 miW
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Preston Guild Hall, Preston
11 min walk • Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England.
~150 ftW
Museum, History museum, Children's museum
Museum of Lancashire, Preston
1 min walk • The Museum of Lancashire is an historic collection in Preston in Lancashire, England. The museum, which is based in the old Sessions House, is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
18 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 miSW
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 Mary's Church?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Lancashire, Preston (1 min walk), Carey Baptist Church, Preston (8 min walk), St Paul's Church, Preston (8 min walk), St Luke's Church, Preston (9 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St Mary's Church:

Bus

London Road opposite Queen Street;London Road/GUS • Lines: 112, 125, 153 (4 min walk)
Queen Street • Lines: 109, 112, 125, 153 (6 min walk)

Train

Preston (25 min walk)