Churches in Cheshire

Discover the wonder of Cheshire's sacred heritage.

Holiday in Cheshire and discover a plethora of churches in our county of contrasts; from the county seat of Chester, founded as a Roman fort to rural villages with their black and white half timbered buildings; from market towns with local red sandstone buildings to the rich legacy left behind from the Industrial Revolution.

Every church has a story to tell and the history of Cheshire can be told through its churches. Explore Cheshire's glorious churches below.

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Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.
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Brook Street Heritage Site

Knutsford

Brook Street Heritage Site features a Grade I Listed dissenters chapel, dating back to the 17th century. The chapel is a classic meeting house design with simple whitewashed interior.

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1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
St Elphin's Parish Church

Warrington

Dedicated to ST ELPHIN it is the oldest building in Warrington and has a continuous history - fulfilling the purpose for which it was built in 650 AD.
King Edward Street Unitarian Chapel

Macclesfield

From Macclesfield Library, the chapel can be found down a narrow passage way on the left hand side of King Edward St. We welcome visitors through out the year but it is essential to telephone first.
Holy Trinity Church

Macclesfield

Built around 1845 in the picturesque hill village of Rainow above Macclesfield, the church offers stunning views from its front door.
Christ Church

Macclesfield

This large and impressive town church was built in 1775-76 at the expense of Charles Roe, founder of Macclesfield’s silk industry.

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St Peters Church

Lymm

The Church of St Peter, Oughtrington can be seen for miles around with its tall, graceful spire stretching up to the skies.
St John the Baptist Chester

Chester

Open daily to the public, the architecture is priceless.
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St Mary's Church

Macclesfield

St Mary's is a 'living church' in the community but it also attracts many visitors. Open to visitors, Sun, 1400-1630.
St Bartholomew Church

Wilmslow

The Parish Church of St. Bartholomew is today structurally almost the same as it was when it was reconstructed in the early 16th century.
Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum

Crewe

Freedom, Equality, Fraternity! It’s a surprising proclamation to hear on a quiet country lane.

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St Oswald's

Malpas

The present St Oswald's church has occupied this site for more than 600 years, replacing the wooden chapel, which formed part of the original Norman fortress, around which Malpas gradually came into being.

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St Oswald

Knutsford

The oldest parts of the church date back to the 14th century, which would make it one of the oldest timber framed churches in Europe.

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1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
Parish Church of St Mary

Nantwich

A 13th century building known as the 'Cathedral of South Cheshire'.
St John the Baptist (Jenkin Chapel)

Macclesfield

In a beautiful rural setting near Rainow, surrounded by a belt of trees on an otherwise bare hillside, Jenkin Chapel was built in 1733 by local farmers.
Sutton St James Church

Macclesfield

Built in 1840 after an energetic campaign by the silk manufacturing gentry to provide a place of worship for local agricultural workers, the attractive Parish Church of Sutton St James marks a meeting point between the foothills of the Peak District.
Holy Trinity Church

Warrington

Place of worship, for followers of the Church of England.
St Oswald's Church

Warrington

The present St Oswald Church was built in 1358 but since then parts of it have been rebuilt or restored.

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1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
St Mary's Priory Church

Warrington

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All Saints Church and Lewis Carroll Centre

Warrington

Birthplace of the author of ‘Alice in Wonderland’. The Church has fine examples of Jacobean carving, a ‘Green Man’, Victorian stained glass, and a memorial window to Lewis Carroll.

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1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
St Boniface Church

Bunbury

St Boniface's Church, Bunbury, stands prominently in the village of Bunbury, Cheshire, England. Used in filming for ITV drama HomeFires.

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1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021