About St Kentigern's
St Kentigern's is a Roman Catholic church serving Blackpool and the surrounding parts of Lancashire. You will find the church at Newton Drive in Blackpool. To confirm when services are held, it is best to get in touch with the church directly.
Roman Catholic churches form a well-established strand of Christianity in the United Kingdom. The Roman Catholic Church in England, Wales and Scotland serves a Catholic population of several million, in full communion with the Pope. Parish life centres on the Mass and the sacraments, and many congregations have been renewed in recent decades by worshippers arriving from Poland, India, Nigeria and elsewhere. Weekly Mass attendance across Britain runs into the high hundreds of thousands. The tradition traces its modern form to the 1st century; hierarchy restored in England and Wales in 1850. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts roughly 4 million Catholics across the UK.
The church stands within the wider Christian life of England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Blackpool lies within Lancashire, whose county town is Preston. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Blackpool worth getting to know.
Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Kentigern's?⌄
St Kentigern's is at Newton Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BT.
What denomination is St Kentigern's?⌄
St Kentigern's belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition. The Roman Catholic Church in England, Wales and Scotland serves a Catholic population of several million, in full communion with the Pope.
When are services at St Kentigern's?⌄
Service times for St Kentigern's are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to St Kentigern's?⌄
The church is at Newton Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is St Kentigern's accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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