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Churches and Sacred Sites in Lancashire

Churches and Sacred Sites in LancashireAll of the sacred sites below have been awarded the Marque of Excellence for Multi-Faith Tourism. The award is given to sacred sites such as gurdwaras, cathedrals, parish churches, mosques, synagogues and temples that reach the Association's standard in hospitality and welcoming visitors.

These places of worship share their cultural heritage and collections with the community and visitors alike. They are not only sacred to those who worship in them but are also buildings which showcase a variety of stories about their communities.

    • Blackburn Cathedral

      Blackburn Cathedral

      Blackburn Cathedral has a Georgian nave with 20thC extensions, featuring sculptures by John Hayward and Josephina De Vasconcellos and Burne-Jones windows.

    • Christian Science Reading Room

      Christian Science Reading Room

      The Christian Science Reading Room is the first church of Christ, Scientist, Preston and was built in 1950.

    • Gujarat Hindu Society

      Gujarat Hindu Society

      The Gujarat Hindu Society in Preston is the largest Hindu centre in the Northwest and the second largest centre in the UK.

    • New Central Methodist Church

      New Central Methodist Church

      New Central Methodist Church is right at the heart of the thriving seaside resort of Blackpool. They have a reputation of providing a warm welcome for residents, shoppers and visitors alike.

    • St Chad’s Church

      St Chad’s Church

      St Chad’s Church is a much loved parish church at the heart of the busy market town of Poulton-le-Fylde.

    • St Laurence Church

      St Laurence Church

      This ancient Parish Church of Chorley is over 800 years old and has lots of stories to tell.

    • Lancaster Cathedral

      Lancaster Cathedral

      Designed by distinguished architect Edward Paley in the style of 1300, Lancaster Cathedral was completed in two phases - in 1857-59 and 1895-96 - initially as a parish church.

    • Whalley Abbey

      Whalley Abbey

      14th Century Cistercian Abbey Ruins set in beautiful gardens and woodland beside the River Calder in The Ribble Valley.

    • Search All Churches and Sacred Sites

      Search All Churches and Sacred Sites

      Use the search facility on this page to find all churches and scared sites in Lancashire, or click here to see a full listing.

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