Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Scotforth Road
Lancaster, LA1 4ST
Lancashire - Built
- 1891
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- Edmund Sharpe
Sources: Historic England list entry 1288582, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7595139, OpenStreetMap, stpauls-scotforth.org
Before visiting St Paul's Church
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.
Check the church’s website →About St Paul's Church
St Paul’s Church stands on Scotforth Road in the Lancaster suburb of Scotforth. It remains an active Church of England parish church, serving within the Diocese of Blackburn, and is protected as a Grade II listed building.
Edmund Sharpe designed the church late in his career. Its foundation stone was placed in 1874, and the completed building was consecrated in 1876. Paley, Austin and Paley enlarged it in 1890–91, adding three western bays and transepts. Local gritstone faces the brick structure, with contrasting yellow terracotta details. Sharpe combined Romanesque and Gothic features in the design, which includes aisles, a clerestory, an apsidal sanctuary and a tower above the chancel. Inside are terracotta-clad columns and arches, a pink marble font and memorial brasses commemorating Sharpe and his wife. West-end stained glass dating from about 1897 portrays the Works of Mercy.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Paul's Church?⌄
St Paul's Church is at Scotforth Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4ST.
What denomination is St Paul's Church?⌄
St Paul's Church in Lancaster belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Paul's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1891. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was Edmund Sharpe.
How do I contact St Paul's Church?⌄
You can reach St Paul's Church by email at office@stpauls-scotforth.org and through its website at stpauls-scotforth.org.
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