Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Peter Street
Wigan, WN2 3HB
Greater Manchester - Built
- 1866
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- Edward Graham Paley
Sources: Historic England list entry 1287248, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7595251, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Peter
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 St Peter
St Peter is an active Church of England parish church on Peter Street in Wigan, Greater Manchester. It belongs to the Diocese of Liverpool and is protected as a Grade II heritage building. Since a parish reorganisation in 2019, it has formed part of the seven-church parish of Chapelfields.
Edward Graham Paley of Lancaster designed the church, which was constructed between 1863 and 1866. Rock-faced stone, smooth ashlar details and slate roofing define the exterior. Its five-bay nave is accompanied by aisles, a clerestory and chancel, while a broach spire rises above the north-east tower. Interior features include iron chandeliers, a carved circular font and stained glass from 1881 commemorating a nine-year-old child. An Edmund Schulze organ dating from 1873 survives but cannot now be played, and a digital instrument installed in 2004 is used instead. Eight bells were cast for the church in 1866 by Mears and Stainbank.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Peter?⌄
St Peter is at Peter Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 3HB.
What denomination is St Peter?⌄
St Peter in Wigan belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Peter building?⌄
The building dates from 1866. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was Edward Graham Paley.
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