St John's Church, Blackpool

Name: St John's Church
Address: Blackpool, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1253 299 614

#20 among attractions in Blackpool

Gothic Revival architecture, Church

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Facts and practical information

The parish church of Blackpool Saint John the Evangelist, or St John's Blackpool, is an Anglican church in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It was completed in 1878 and is a Grade II listed building. A church was built on the site in 1821 and was replaced by the current building to accommodate a larger congregation. The church was designed by Garlick, Park and Sykes in the Early English style and has been restored and renovated in 1986 and from 2000 to 2006. St John's is known as the parish church of Blackpool, and is an active parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn which is within the ecclesiastical province of York. It is in the Archdeaconry of Lancaster and the Deanery of Blackpool. ()

Coordinates: 53°49'6"N, 3°3'3"W

Address

TalbotBlackpool United Kingdom

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+44 1253 299 614

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

Nearby attractions include: Blackpool Tower, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool Cricket Club.

~1260 ftSW
Iconic tower with a seaside viewing area
Blackpool Tower, Blackpool
7 min walk • Blackpool Tower stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Blackpool, England, offering visitors a quintessential British seaside experience. Opened to the public on 14 May 1894, the tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and has since become a beloved...
~990 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool
5 min walk • Houndshill Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Blackpool, Lancashire England; located in centre of town, just opposite Blackpool Tower.
~830 ftW
City hall
Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool
5 min walk • Blackpool Town Hall is a municipal building in Talbot Square, Blackpool, England. The town hall is the headquarters of Blackpool Council which is the main governing body for the wider Borough of Blackpool. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.9 miE
Sport complex, Cricket, Sport
Blackpool Cricket Club, Blackpool
24 min walk • Blackpool Cricket Club is a cricket club based in Stanley Park, in Blackpool, Lancashire. Located in western quadrant of the park, the club plays at a 5,000-seater ground, which is regularly used for county cricket matches by Lancashire.
0.9 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
24 min walk • Bloomfield Road is a single-tier football stadium in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which has been the home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901.
~640 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
4 min walk • Blackpool Grand Theatre is a theatre in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Since 2006, it has also been known as the National Theatre of Variety. It is a Grade II* Listed Building.
1 miNE
Cemetery
Layton cemetery, Blackpool
26 min walk • Layton cemetery is a graveyard located at Talbot Road in Blackpool, Lancashire in England. It was opened in 1873 when Blackpool parish church was replete with burying. The site encompasses 30 acres, having been regularly expanded during its history. It is administered by Blackpool Council.
~810 ftNW
Church
Sacred Heart Church, Blackpool
4 min walk • Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church in the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England, on Talbot Road close to the town centre. It was the first Roman Catholic church built in Blackpool and has been designated a Grade II* listed building by English Heritage.
0.9 miE
Park
Stanley Park, Blackpool
24 min walk • Stanley Park is a public park in the town of Blackpool on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, England. It is the town's primary park and covers an area of approximately 104 hectares. The park was designed to include significant sporting provisions, along with formal gardens, a boating lake and woodland area.
0.6 miSW
Theme park, Piers and boardwalks, Amusement park
Central Pier, Blackpool
15 min walk • Central Pier is one of three piers in the town of Blackpool, England, and was built in 1868.
~400 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
2 min walk • The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which includes a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Opera House Theatre, Blackpool (2 min walk), Winter Gardens, Blackpool (2 min walk), Empress Ballroom, Blackpool (3 min walk), Grand Theatre, Blackpool (4 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St John's Church:

Bus

New Bonny Coach Drop-off Facility (9 min walk)

Train

Blackpool North (9 min walk)

Tram

Wilton Parade (18 min walk)
Manchester Square (19 min walk)