Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- St Helens
Merseyside - Built
- 1926
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- William Douglas Caroe
Sources: Historic England list entry 1199141, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q18157642
Before visiting St Helen's Church, St Helens
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.
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About St Helen's Church, St Helens
St Helen’s Church, St Helens is a Church of England parish church in a prominent position within the Merseyside town. Also known as St Helens Minster, it remains in active use in the Diocese of Liverpool. The church is protected as a Grade II listed building.
A chapel dedicated to Saint Helen was recorded here in 1552 and gave the town its name. Enlarged in 1816 and rededicated to St Mary, that building was destroyed by fire in 1916. William Douglas Caroe designed its replacement, which was completed in 1926 and returned to the earlier dedication. Built of brick with red sandstone detailing and a slate roof, it combines Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic elements. Notable features include the north-east tower, richly carved screens and stalls, a wooden reredos with 25 figures, and the surviving font dated 1731. The church also contains memorial stained glass from 1927, a Harrison and Harrison organ installed in 1928, and ten bells cast during the 1830s.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Helen's Church, St Helens?⌄
St Helen's Church, St Helens in St Helens belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Helen's Church, St Helens building?⌄
The building dates from 1926. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was William Douglas Caroe.
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