Historic churches · North West England
St Helen's Church, Waddington
In or near Bashall Eaves.
St Helen's Church, Waddington — church in Waddington, Lancashire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe · 2.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Helen's Church in Waddington can be reached from Clitheroe railway station, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Helen's Church, Waddington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1901. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Waddington, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.8899°, -2.4144°.
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Heritage listing
St Helen's Church is in the village of Waddington, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Whalley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the Diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St Catherine, West Bradford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Helen's Church in Waddington is a parish church that holds regular services, including a family-friendly Eucharist every Sunday. The church is involved in community safeguarding initiatives and provides a welcoming space for worship and reflection.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Helen's Church is in the village of Waddington, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Whalley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the Diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St Catherine, West Bradford. 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
Architecture
St Helen's is constructed in sandstone with stone slate roofs. Its plan consists of a nave with a clerestory, north and south aisles, a south porch, short north and south transepts, a lower chancel, and a west tower. The tower is in three stages with a west doorway, above which is a three-light window. The bell openings have two lights, and the parapet is embattled, with pinnacles and gargoyles at the corners. The parapets of the aisles are also embattled. The east window of the chancel has five lights. There is a ring of six bells, all cast in 1972 by John Taylor & Co.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.8899, -2.4144
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Waddington
- Postcode
- BB7 3HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Phone
- (01200) 422807
- Established
- 1901
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593319 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Helen's Church, Waddington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Parish Church of St Helen, Waddington - geograph.org.uk - 454974.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Helen's Church, Waddington?
- St Helen's Church, Waddington is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 3HS), in the parish of Waddington.
- What is St Helen's Church, Waddington?
- St Helen's Church, Waddington — church in Waddington, Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Helen's Church, Waddington?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 3HS.
- When was St Helen's Church, Waddington built?
- Built or established in 1901. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
- Is St Helen's Church, Waddington a listed building?
- St Helen's Church, Waddington is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Helen's Church, Waddington a protected site?
- Yes — St Helen's Church, Waddington is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Helen's Church, Waddington free to visit?
- Yes, St Helen's Church, Waddington is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Helen's Church, Waddington?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 3HS.