National Church Awards: Visit Your Finalist Day 2024
On Saturday 23 November, many of our winners and finalists from the National Church Awards will be open!
Their doors will be unlocked, ready for you to visit and explore their beautiful buildings.
With churches and chapels – spread right across the UK and spanning three years of awards – why not pick one (or more) to visit?
We’ve created a handy map, so you can find a church near you to explore. Simply click on the icons for more information about the church.
We are adding to this page as more finalists confirm their opening times. Please keep checking back.
Celebrating and sharing divine inspiration
The awards this year have been inspired by the work and legacy of Lord Patrick Cormack, a champion of church buildings, who dedicated his life to helping to keep the UK’s churches open and in use. He was also a dedicated church explorer, taking his family out at weekends to discover churches across his home county of Lincolnshire and beyond.
His son Charles said at the awards event:
"It was in churches that found most joy, seeing in each stone and spire a testament to both human craftsmanship and divine inspiration."
Churches have an amazing story to tell. From their beautiful buildings to the volunteers that are keeping them well maintained and open for all. The National Church Awards is a celebration of the good that these buildings do. Join with us and celebrate these wonderful local churches by visiting them on Saturday 23 November. And don’t forget to let us know how you get on by sharing your photos with us on social media by using the #NationalChurchAwards
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From eco-churches to community cafés, running tower tours to hosting festivals and concerts, the finalists made an impressive and diverse list. There have been churches, chapels and meeting houses of all different sizes, styles and traditions, all showing that they do amazing things.
Congratulations to all our winners, as well as everyone who strives to help their local church to be the star of their community.
