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.

Be Inspired

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.
1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
2. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
3. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
Explore Churches

Number of results:

Number of results: 30

, currently showing 1 to 20.

Sort By: Start Date Lowest A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest

Highest

Parish Church of St Mary

Nantwich

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

Dates
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.

Dates
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 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 Michaels Church

Macclesfield

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

Congleton

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

Dates
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.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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 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 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.

Dates
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.
St Mary's Parish of Eastham

Wirral

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

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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.
St Mary's Priory Church

Warrington

Dates
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.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024