The Spire at Night

People with a head for heights can climb to the top of St. Walburge’s!

One of the best landmarks of Preston, St. Walburge’s Church Spire, will be open to the general public.

From the 15th until the 22nd January, each Saturday, visitors will be able to ascend the 309 foot (94 metres) high spire.

It is the third tallest spire in the United Kingdom, and is the tallest on a parish church.

On a clear night visitors will have an excellent view of Preston, and the surrounding countryside as far as Blackpool.  The tower contains a single bell of 31 cwt (1.5 tonnes) cast by Mears and Stainbank of Whitechapel which is the heaviest swinging bell in Lancashire.

The times of access are 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm and E-tickets are £10. The online booking is required to assist in the maintenance of this magnificent structure.
After the ascent visitors will be invited to enjoy refreshments such as mince pie and mulled wine.
*** Children under the age of 8 cannot climb for safety reasons***

St. Walburge’s Christmas Carol Concert

Sincere thanks to everyone who attended St. Walburge’s Christmas Carol Concert 2021 and made this event such a success;
Lancashire County Council Chairman.
Mayor Councillor Gordon Johnson and Mrs Jackie Johnson,
Mayor and Consort of Hyndburn,
Councillor Andrea Kay, and Consort,
Councillor Phil Orme,
Mayor and Mayoress of BwD, Mayor Cllr Derek Hardman and Mrs Colette Hardman,
Mayor of Preston,
High Sheriff of Lancashire, Mr Edwin Booth CBE DL, and Mrs Anne Booth
Cty Cllr Stewart Jones,
Cty Cllr Jayne Rear,
Mayor of Garstang.
  

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Christmas Schedule

Friday 24th December

Vigil of Christmas

After 8.30 am Mass: Office of Prime with the Christmas Martyrology.

Friday 24th December

7 pm at English Martyrs: Christmas Matins 

(Gregorian chant)

10 pm at English Martyrs: Christmas Carols 

10.30 pm: Procession to the Crib and Midnight Mass

Saturday 25th December 

9 am: Low Mass at English Martyrs’

10.30 am: Solemn Mass at St. Walburge’s.