Key facts
- Denomination
- Methodist
- Address
- Lune Street
Preston, PR1 2NL
Lancashire - Built
- 1818
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1291958, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17014418, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Central Methodist 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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Central Methodist Church
Central Methodist Church stands on Lune Street in Preston, Lancashire. It remains an active place of Methodist worship within the Preston Ribble Circuit and Lancashire District. The church is protected as a Grade II listed building.
Founded in 1817 as a Wesleyan chapel, it was an early British public building to use gas lighting. Poulton and Woodman substantially altered it in 1862–63. The rectangular, two-storey structure is brick, with a sandstone ashlar façade and slate roofing. Its symmetrical eastern front is dominated by a large rounded arch supported by paired Corinthian columns. Inside, a horseshoe gallery rests on slender cast-iron columns with Ionic capitals, while glazed panels occupy the centre of the coffered ceiling. A three-manual organ made by W. E. Richardson replaced the original Gray and Davison instrument in 1881. Adaptations during the 1990s added accommodation for people experiencing poverty and homelessness, alongside new community facilities.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Methodist Church?⌄
Central Methodist Church is at Lune Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2NL.
What denomination is Central Methodist Church?⌄
Central Methodist Church in Preston belongs to the Methodist tradition.
How old is the Central Methodist Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1818. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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