Historic churches · North West England
Preston Central Methodist Church
In or near Preston.
Preston Central Methodist Church — a Grade II*-listed church in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Preston · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Preston Central Methodist Church is located at postcode PR1 2YX, and the nearest railway station is Preston, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Preston Central Methodist Church is a Grade II*-listed building in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Preston Central Methodist Church is an inclusive church located in the city centre, welcoming visitors for worship and quiet reflection. The church is involved in community support, particularly for the homeless, and offers a friendly atmosphere for all who enter.
From the Wikipedia article
Preston Central Methodist Church is in Lune Street, Preston, Lancashire, England. It is an active Methodist church in the Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit, and the Lancashire district. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church was built in 1817 as a Wesleyan Methodist chapel. It was remodelled in 1862–63 by Poulton and Woodman. In the 1990s a hall in the church was converted into sleeping accommodation for the poor and homeless, and the entrance area was enlarged, allowing for the creation of a coffee shop, kitchen, crèche, and toilets. Improvements were made in the access to the front of the church in 2006.
Architecture
Inside the church is a horseshoe-shaped gallery carried on thin cast iron columns with Ionic caps, This was replaced in 1881 by a three-manual organ built by W. E. Richardson.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.7585, -2.7032
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Preston
- Parish
- Preston, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR1 2YX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Preston
- Established
- 1818
- Nearest railway station
- Preston — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Sundays 10:30am; Wednesdays 1pm
- Official site
- www.centralmethodist.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17014418 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Preston Central Methodist Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Preston Central Methodist Church?
- Preston Central Methodist Church is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR1 2YX), in the parish of Preston, unparished area.
- What is Preston Central Methodist Church?
- Preston Central Methodist Church — a Grade II*-listed church in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Preston Central Methodist Church?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR1 2YX.
- When was Preston Central Methodist Church built?
- Built or established in 1818.
- Is Preston Central Methodist Church a listed building?
- Preston Central Methodist Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Preston Central Methodist Church free to visit?
- Yes, Preston Central Methodist Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Preston Central Methodist Church?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR1 2YX.