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St Silas

A 1900 building designed Paley & Austin of Lancaster and noted for its important heritage for its church fixtures.

Blackburn, Lancashire

Opening times

Covid19: Please note at present we are closed.

Address

Preston New Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 6PS

Built by local cotton mill owners to serve its community. This impressive building houses a Harrison Organ, a font, which was the model for the one in Durham Cathedral, and dates back to 1896. The Runcorn stone pulpit by Dent & Marshell of Blackburn dates back 1896. The church boasts stained glass windows designed by Morris and Co,

  • Captivating architecture

  • Famous connections

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Car park at church

  • Level access throughout

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Annual Events Program of Saturday morning recitals and evening concerts.

  • Sunday 9am Traditional Said Communion Service, 10.30am Common Worship service, 6pm Evening Prayer.

  • Tuesday 10am Communion Service.

  • Church of England

Contact information

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