St Wilfrid's Church, Preston

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

#46 among attractions in Preston

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Saint Wilfrid's is a Roman Catholic church run by the Society of Jesus, in the city centre of Preston, Lancashire, England. It was built in 1793 and is situated between Fishergate and Winckley Square on Chapel Street. ()

Completed: 1794 (230 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 53°45'27"N, 2°42'10"W

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Town CentrePreston United Kingdom

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St Wilfrid'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.

~1130 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Harris Museum, Preston
6 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...
~570 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
3 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.
~1310 ftNE
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Covered Market, Preston
7 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.
~640 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston
4 min walk • Fishergate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city of Preston in Lancashire, England.
0.6 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Walburge, Preston
16 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.
~1720 ftS
Park, Playground
Avenham Park, Preston
9 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.
~1020 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Preston Cenotaph, Preston
5 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 miS
Park
Miller Park, Preston
10 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.
0.5 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
13 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.
~1660 ftNE
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Preston Guild Hall, Preston
9 min walk • Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England.
~660 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
4 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.

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

Nearby attractions include Preston Central Methodist Church, Preston (2 min walk), Fishergate Baptist Church, Preston (3 min walk), Winckley Square, Preston (3 min walk), Church of St George the Martyr, Preston (4 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St Wilfrid's Church:

Bus

Church Street Lava/Ignite;Stop G • Lines: 119 (6 min walk)
Church Street: J • Lines: 109, 112, 125, 153 (8 min walk)

Train

Preston (6 min walk)