Historic churches Β· North West England
Diocese of Chester
In or near Daresbury.
The Diocese of Chester is a Church of England diocese in the Province of York covering the pre-1974 county of Cheshire and therefore including the Wirral and parts of Stockport, Trafford and Tameside.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 minβ1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn East Β· 1.5 km
- Free entry
About
The Diocese of Chester is a Church of England diocese in the Province of York covering the pre-1974 county of Cheshire and therefore including the Wirral and parts of Stockport, Trafford and Tameside.
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Official information
The Diocese of Chester encompasses various churches and communities within the Chester area, focusing on spiritual growth and community support. Visitors can engage with local church activities and educational programs, as well as participate in community events.
From the Wikipedia article
The Diocese of Chester is a Church of England diocese in the Province of York covering the pre-1974 county of Cheshire and therefore including the Wirral and parts of Stockport, Trafford and Tameside.
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Background
Visiting
The Bishop of Chester is assisted by two suffragan bishops, the Bishop of Stockport and the Bishop of Birkenhead. The suffragan See of Stockport was created in 1949 and was the sole suffragan bishopric in the diocese until the See of Birkenhead was created in 1965. Since 1994 the Bishop of Beverley (currently Glyn Webster, consecrated in 2013) has provided "alternative episcopal oversight" in this diocese (among eleven others in the Province of York) to those parishes which cannot in conscience accept the sacramental ministry of bishops who have participated in the ordination of women. There are two archdeaconries, Chester and Macclesfield, which are further divided into 18 deaneries. Thereβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 53.3312, -2.6437
- District
- Halton
- Parish
- Daresbury
- Postcode
- WA4 4AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Phone
- 01928 718834
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn East β 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.chesterdiocese.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Diocese of Chester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge
Historic bridges Β· 0.7 km

E-Scape
Natural landmarks Β· 1.0 km

Preston on the Hill
Villages Β· 1.1 km

Daresbury
Towns & cities Β· 1.2 km

Lewis Carroll Centre
Natural landmarks Β· 1.3 km

All Saints' Church, Daresbury
Historic churches Β· 1.3 km

Creamfields
Other places Β· 1.3 km

Daresbury War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.4 km

Dark Matter Garden
Public art & sculpture Β· 1.4 km

Dipole Henge
Public art & sculpture Β· 1.5 km

Norton Water Tower
Historic houses Β· 1.8 km

Windmill Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 2.0 km
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Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge
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Natural landmarks Β· North West England
E-Scape
E-Scape β a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
π· 5Towns & cities Β· North West England
Daresbury
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Natural landmarks Β· North West England
Lewis Carroll Centre
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π· 4Historic churches Β· North West England
All Saints' Church, Daresbury
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All Saints Church, Church Lawton
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Diocese of Chester?
- Diocese of Chester is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA4 4AA), in the parish of Daresbury.
- What is Diocese of Chester?
- The Diocese of Chester is a Church of England diocese in the Province of York covering the pre-1974 county of Cheshire and therefore including the Wirral and parts of Stockport, Trafford and Tameside.
- How do I get to Diocese of Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4 4AA.
- Is Diocese of Chester free to visit?
- Yes, Diocese of Chester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Diocese of Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4 4AA.