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Church of St John the Baptist, Pilling

Lancashire

Overview

Address

School Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, PR3 6HD
Where to find this church

Opening times

A key to this church is available nearby. Please see the information at the church entrance or call Peter on telephone number below. For further information please contact via email.

Phone number

01253+790606

Email address

north@thecct.org.uk

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About this Church

A remote coastal church

This remote coastal church might look simple and unassuming from the outside, but it has a stunning unspoiled Georgian 'preaching box' interior. Large windows illuminate the wonderful wood furnishings with the cool, watery light of the surrounding marshland.

Outside is the grave of Reverend G. Potter. He was a prizefighter, and was said to have fought thrice and preached twice one Sunday.

The new St John the Baptist church, built in 1887, stands 100 metres away.

Please help us to keep our churches open by donating a gift of £5 or £10 by texting the numbers below.

Text  PIL to 70970 to give £5

Text PIL to 70191 to give £10

Your generous donation will help us to protect a beautiful part of local and national heritage. Thank you!

Our churches cost on average, £2500 per year, to keep them clean, conservation work, maintenance checks and in a safe condition for visitors to come and enjoy.

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Access information

There are steps up to the churchyard and into the church.

Disabled access information

Narrow aisles mean wheelchair access is difficult. There are steps up to the churchyard.

Metalled path through church yard. Uneven stone floor. Step up into boxed pews. Stairs to gallery.

Facilities & Hire

Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. 

  • Church Available for Hire

History & Further Information

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this churchbefore you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.

Cheshire Lancashire Greater Manchester Merseyside Guide

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

Directions

10 miles south west of Lancaster off A588; pass a windmill on the left, cross the bridge, past the Golden Ball pub and the new St John's church; turn right onto the road next to the former Ship Inn

Transport

Nearest railway station: Poulton-le-Fylde (6.4 miles)

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