Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Wigan
Greater Manchester - Built
- 1582
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1287160, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5117745
Before visiting Church of St Wilfrid, Standish
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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of St Wilfrid, Standish
The Church of St Wilfrid, Standish, is an active Church of England parish church in Wigan, Greater Manchester. It belongs to the Diocese of Blackburn and is designated Grade I for its exceptional historic and architectural importance.
Although documented by 1205, the church may have considerably earlier origins, as it once served a large parish containing eleven townships. The present building largely dates from a reconstruction undertaken in 1582–84, probably to designs by Lawrence Shipway, combining Gothic and Renaissance elements. Its Elizabethan nave and chancel are built from yellow-black gritstone, while the nineteenth-century tower uses grey-black ashlar and carries a prominent spire with an octagonal bell stage. Inside, an elaborate Tudor timber roof spans the nave, aisles and chancel, with individually varied bosses. Restoration of the Victorian spire was completed in 2025, including repairs to its stonework and timber frame and refurbishment of the clock and weather vane.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Wilfrid, Standish?⌄
Church of St Wilfrid, Standish in Wigan belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Wilfrid, Standish building?⌄
The building dates from 1582. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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