Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanstead

Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic parish church in Wanstead featuring Neo-Gothic design with red brick walls and cream stone details. The building has a central nave flanked by two aisles, along with various interior spaces arranged for worship and parish activities.

The parish began in 1910 as a mission station in Wanstead, first gathering in a convent school hall. The current building was constructed between 1928 and 1939, establishing a permanent home for the growing Catholic community.

The church displays hand-painted Stations of the Cross throughout its interior, reflecting Catholic traditions that guide visitors through moments of reflection. These artistic works create a spiritual focus for worshippers and guests alike.

The church is located at Cambridge Park and offers services in multiple languages to serve its diverse community. The building includes accessibility features such as a hearing aid loop system to accommodate visitors with different needs.

Next to the church stands a small Lourdes grotto with two statues of Our Lady and Saint Bernadette, blessed in 2022. This outdoor devotional space offers visitors a quiet place for prayer and veneration separate from the main building.

Location: London Borough of Redbridge

Website: http://ourladyoflourdeswanstead.com

GPS coordinates: 51.57444,0.02417

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05