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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St James and St Paul

Macclesfield

One of the finest examples of the Medieval wooden church remaining in England today, this beautiful little half timbered, black and white church is indeed claimed to be one of the oldest surviving specimens of wood and plaster churches in Europe.
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 James the Great

Macclesfield

Outside, admire the great 15th century tower (103ft high) and the many excellent window corbels with dripstones, shields of arms and gargoyles
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.
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.
St Mary's Parish Church

Stockport

The church originated from a Medieval act of piety of Sir Piers Legh of Lyme, who originally officiated in the Chapel. Building began in 1510 of what was then a Chantry Chapel and was completed in 1534.
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 Mary's Priory Church

Warrington

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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 Stephens Church (Forest Chapel)

Macclesfield

It is a popular and delightful walk from Tegg’s Nose Country Park to Forest Chapel, in the beautiful hilly surroundings of Macclesfield Forest. The first church was built here in 1673, but the present building only dates from 1834.
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.
Knutsford Methodist Church

Knutsford

Knutsford Methodist Church (KMC) was built in 1864 in the styles of early English Gothic complete with church rooms at the rear.

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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.
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.
All Saints Church

Macclesfield

Although the exact age of the building is unknown, records at Prestbury Church mention a chapel at Siddington in wills dating from c. 1337 and 1474. What is absolutely certain, however, is that it was first consecrated for preaching in 1521.

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Parish Church of St Mary

Nantwich

A 13th century building known as the 'Cathedral of South Cheshire'.
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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St Mary's Parish of Eastham

Wirral

A welcoming Anglican church with a diverse congregation from the local community and slightly beyond.

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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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