St Mary's Church, Preston

Name: St Mary's Church
Address: Church Ave, Preston, PR1 0AH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1772 746245

#24 among attractions in Preston

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Gothic architecture

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St Mary's Church is in Church Avenue, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Leyland, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revival, English gothicCoordinates: 53°45'17"N, 2°43'25"W

Address

Church AvePenwortham (Howick and Priory)Preston PR1 0AH United Kingdom

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+44 1772 746245

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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, Fishergate Shopping Centre.

1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Harris Museum, Preston
28 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...
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
25 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.
1.1 miNE
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Covered Market, Preston
28 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.
0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston
20 min walk • Fishergate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city of Preston in Lancashire, England.
0.7 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Walburge, Preston
18 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.
1 miE
Park, Playground
Avenham Park, Preston
25 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.
1 miE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Preston Cenotaph, Preston
27 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.
0.8 miE
Park
Miller Park, Preston
21 min walk • Miller Park is a public park under the management of Preston City Council. It is located on the banks of the River Ribble in Preston, Lancashire in the north west of England. The park is one of two city centre Victorian era parks, the other being the adjacent and larger Avenham Park.
0.9 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
24 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.
0.9 miE
Park
Winckley Square, Preston
24 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.
0.9 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Peter's Church, Preston
23 min walk • St Peter's Church is a redundant Anglican parish church in St Peter's Square, Preston, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Penwortham Castle, Preston (3 min walk), Penwortham Priory, Preston (13 min walk), St Mark's Church, Preston (16 min walk), Church of St Walburge, Preston (18 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St Mary's Church:

Bus

Hartington Road • Lines: 111, 119, 74, 75 (12 min walk)
WestCliff • Lines: 111, 119 (12 min walk)

Train

Preston (18 min walk)