Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- 26 Lulworth Road
Southport
Merseyside - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1379687, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q18148453, OpenStreetMap, www.stjamesbirkdale.co.uk
Before visiting St James
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 James
St James is an active Church of England parish church at 26 Lulworth Road in Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside. It belongs to the Diocese of Liverpool and holds services, prayer meetings and groups for adults and children. The church has Grade II listed status.
Built in 1856–57 during Birkdale’s planned expansion, the church was designed by A. Rimmer and subsequently enlarged by J. F. Doyle. Its red sandstone walls and slate roofing frame a design inspired by medieval architecture, with a four-stage western tower, spire, porches, transepts and a substantial chancel. Inside, the nave and chancel form one continuous space. Features include stained glass by Shrigley and Hunt from around 1910, and a 1965 window by Harcourt M. Doyle showing notable women, among them Gladys Aylward. William Hill & Sons made the three-manual pipe organ in 1894; it was rebuilt in 1988 and 2003. Extensive internal reordering took place in 2002–03.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St James?⌄
St James is at 26 Lulworth Road, Southport, Merseyside.
What denomination is St James?⌄
St James in Southport belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St James building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
How do I contact St James?⌄
You can reach St James by phone on +44 1704 553890, by email at cjnelson@btinternet.com and through its website at www.stjamesbirkdale.co.uk.
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