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 Mary's

Congleton

Described by Pevsner as ‘one of the most exciting Cheshire churches’ with plenty of bosses and also some dainty openwork pendants’.

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St John the Baptist Chester

Chester

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

Pott Shrigley

St. Christopher’s Church is a Grade I listed building constructed in millstone grit (a local stone), with a tower parapet and window and door framings in grey sandstone.
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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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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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 Bartholomew's

Wirral

Overlooking fields that descend to the shores of the River Dee, St Bartholomew's is built entirely of local sandstone and is a splendid example of a Victorian revival of mid gothic architecture.

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Holy Trinity Church

Warrington

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

Warrington

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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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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.
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.
Parish Church of St Mary

Nantwich

A 13th century building known as the 'Cathedral of South Cheshire'.
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.
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 Michaels Church

Macclesfield

Services are held every Sunday at 9:30am and 11:00am and on Thursdays at 10:30am
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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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.
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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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.