St John's Church, Lytham

St John's Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Lytham with a four-stage tower crowned by a sharp spire. The walls are made of sandstone and the spire roof is covered with slate.

The building opened in 1857 following a design by a well-known architect of the time. It became a listed structure in 1971 because of its architectural value.

The stained glass in the south aisle shows saints important to northern England and was made in the early 1900s. These windows tell you something about what mattered to the people who worshipped here.

The church sits on East Beach and is easy to find when walking along Lytham's waterfront. Check opening times ahead of your visit, as these can vary depending on services and events.

Six bells hang inside, cast in the 1870s by a famous bell foundry. These bells have never been altered and still ring out as they did over a century ago.

Location: Fylde

Inception: 1857

Architects: Edwin Hugh Shellard

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/lytham-st-john-the-divine

GPS coordinates: 53.73690,-2.95490

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06