Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Bolton
Greater Manchester - Built
- 1871
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- Thomas Hardwick
Sources: Historic England list entry 1356796, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7593780
Before visiting St John the Evangelist's Church, Farnworth
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
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About St John the Evangelist's Church, Farnworth
St John the Evangelist's Church, Farnworth, stands on Church Street in Farnworth, within Bolton, Greater Manchester. It remains an active Church of England parish church in the Diocese of Manchester, with a shared benefice that includes three neighbouring parishes. The building is protected at Grade II.
Thomas Hardwick designed the church, which was erected from 1824 to 1826 as a Commissioners’ church. Built of stone beneath slate roofing, it has a five-bay nave, three-bay chancel and four-stage western tower with corner turrets and a battlemented parapet. Paley and Austin added the chancel and porches during restoration work in 1873. Inside are galleries on three sides, an octagonal font, 1874 furnishings and stained glass showing Christ’s baptism and crucifixion. An 1894 pipe organ was later replaced by an electronic instrument, while eight bells cast in 1954 remain part of the church.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St John the Evangelist's Church, Farnworth?⌄
St John the Evangelist's Church, Farnworth in Bolton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St John the Evangelist's Church, Farnworth building?⌄
The building dates from 1871. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was Thomas Hardwick.
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