St Ambrose's Church, Speke, Roman Catholic church in Speke, England
St Ambrose's Church stands on Heathgate Avenue with a central campanile reaching 26.5 meters high and features reinforced concrete clad in brown brick.
The construction of this religious building started in 1959 and finished in 1961, designed by Alfred Bullen to serve the expanding Speke housing estate.
The interior contains notable artworks including stained glass by Patrick Reyntiens and Stations of the Cross by Adam Kossowski depicting religious scenes.
The church maintains regular services under the Archdiocese of Liverpool and encompasses ten bays by seven bays with a three-bay narthex entrance.
This structure stands as the first Roman Catholic church in England completed with a rectangular plan and free-standing altar following modern liturgical practices.
Location: Liverpool
Inception: 1961
GPS coordinates: 53.34020,-2.82690
Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:48
Speke Hall
3.2 km
Finch Farm
2.2 km
Yellow Submarine
2.1 km
Hale Duck Decoy
2.8 km
St Mary's Church, Hale
2.3 km
Manor House, Hale
2.2 km
All Saints Church, Speke
2.1 km
Hale Head Lighthouse
2.9 km
16, 18 and 20, Church End
2.1 km
14, Church End
2.1 km
2 and 2A, Church End
2 km
Parklands Library
1 km
Bridge over moat to east of Speke Hall
3.1 km
Yew Tree House
2.5 km
Yew Tree Farmhouse
1.3 km
Bridge over moat to north of Speke Hall
3.1 km
Ice house 400 metres west of the former Hale Hall
1.7 km
E shaped range of farm buildings to the east of Speke Hall
3 km
North Lodge To Speke Hall
2.7 km
Hunts Cross Station (Incorporating Stationmaster's House)
3 km
Old School House
1.6 km
22, High Street
1.7 km
Lychgate of All Saints, Speke
2.1 km
Hunts Cross
2.9 km
Speke War Memorial
2.1 km
All Saints church hall, Speke
2.2 km
Gravestone of Blackie the war horse
1.9 km
Outbuilding at Speke Hall
3.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes