St Clement

Quirky Victorian Church designed by Medland Taylor which was consecrated in 1868 and which has stained glass windows by Shrigley and Hunt in the Arts & Crafts style and a pleasant garden.

Urmston, Greater Manchester

Opening times

Monday 9am to 12.30pm.
Tuesday evening (office hour) 6pm to 7pm.
Wednesday 9am to 12.30pm.
Friday 10am to 12noon.

Other times by arrangement

Address

Manor Avenue
Urmston
Greater Manchester
M41 9JZ

Built to accommodate the influx of people to Trafford Park at a time of industrial expansion, St Clements church has an interesting history. Built in a number of phases and designed by an architect who liked asymmetry, the church is idiosyncratic in its architecture and is further adorned by a number of windows by the esteemed Arts & Crafts designers and manufacturers Shrigley and Hunt.

The small details on the windows are particularly delightful; small grasses and flowers, and miniature village scapes make pictures within pictures of popular bible stories. There is also a bronze relief plaque of the first vicar by John Cassidy RA, several first world war memorials including one of the boys of the Boys Brigade, and, rather unusually, a columbarium,.

Although the church is large it has an intimate feel, probably on account of the asymmetrical architecture and the celebratory banners made by the current congregation. The garden outside is a lovely peaceful place in which to sit and listen to the birds sing. There usually tea and coffee available when the church is open. The church is close to Urmston town centre, the railway station and good bus links. The M60 runs very close by (less than a mile). There are a plethora of cafes and shops and Urmston Cemetery is a 5 minute walk away for those researching family history.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Wifi

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Parking within 250m

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Car park at church

  • Café within 500m

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Wednesday coffee mornings 11.15am to 12.30pm.

  • Church of England

  • Repair Grant, £15,000, 2007

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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