All Saints' Church, Daresbury

All Saints' Church in Daresbury is a red sandstone building with a five-bay nave, side aisles, and a crenellated west tower topped with a fish-shaped weather vane. Inside, the Daniell Chapel contains stained glass windows that add artistic detail to the interior space.

The building originated as a chapel serving Norton Priory in the 12th century, with its stone tower built in the 1500s. Its long presence in the landscape marks a continuous place of worship across several centuries.

The Daniell Chapel displays stained glass windows showing scenes from Alice in Wonderland, linking the church to author Lewis Carroll who grew up here. The windows tell the story of one of English literature's most famous works.

Access to the building and nearby Lewis Carroll Centre is available during daylight hours at no charge. Visitors should allow time to explore both the church and its surroundings comfortably.

The building houses a Jacobean pulpit with intricate hand-carved details, considered one of the finest examples in Cheshire county. These woodwork pieces display the craft quality from several hundred years ago.

Location: Daresbury

Inception: 1870

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival

Website: http://daresburycofe.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.34060,-2.63120

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01