St Helen's Church, Waddington

St Helen's Church is an Anglican parish church in Waddington with a three-stage west tower featuring a battlement, pinnacles, and gargoyles on its sandstone walls. The nave and chancel were rebuilt between 1898 and 1901 in English Gothic style, while earlier parts of the building date from the 16th century onwards.

The west tower was built in 1501 and represents the oldest visible part of the building. Architects Austin and Paley undertook a major reconstruction between 1898 and 1901, redesigning the interior in English Gothic style while preserving the original tower.

The west window displays stained glass showing St Helen, Saxon chieftain Wadda, and King Henry VI, representing important figures in local history. These figures remain visible to visitors today and tell stories of people who mattered to the local community.

The church sits on Edisford Road and can be found using the postcode BB7 3HS for navigation. Visitors should expect regular services throughout the week and may want to check opening times in advance before planning a visit.

Inside stands a 16th-century octagonal sandstone font decorated with instruments of the Passion, and above the west door sit nine medieval stone heads carved into the wall. These unusual details reveal the craftsmanship of different periods in the building's history.

Location: Waddington

Inception: 1901

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/waddington-st-helen

GPS coordinates: 53.88990,-2.41440

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01