Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Wigan
Greater Manchester - Built
- 1938
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- Henry Paley
Sources: Historic England list entry 1384470, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7595484
Before visiting St Stephen's Church, Whelley
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 Stephen's Church, Whelley
St Stephen’s Church, Whelley is an active Church of England parish church on Balcarres Avenue in Wigan, Greater Manchester. It belongs to the Diocese of Liverpool and shares a benefice with St John’s, New Springs. The church is recognised as a Grade II listed building.
Henry Paley of the Lancaster practice Austin and Paley designed the church, which stands on land donated by Lord Crawford. Construction began in 1928, with the eastern section, two nave bays and aisles consecrated in 1930. The remaining work was completed in 1937–38, when a choir vestry was also provided. Built from red and brown sandstone beneath green slate roofs, it follows a Free Perpendicular design. Features include a clerestoried nave, north and south aisles, an angled east end, a bellcote beside the chancel and a baptistry between substantial western buttresses. An electronic Johannus instrument replaced the 1964 pipe organ in 2011.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Stephen's Church, Whelley?⌄
St Stephen's Church, Whelley in Wigan belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Stephen's Church, Whelley building?⌄
The building dates from 1938. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was Henry Paley.
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