Sacred Heart Church

Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic house of worship on Talbot Road, distinguished by its Gothic architecture with four bays, an octagonal crossing, and surrounding aisles and side chapels. The roof features a lead covering with a copper lantern, while marble columns inside support the nave arcades.

The building was funded by Miss Monica Tempest in 1857 and became the first Catholic church established in Blackpool during the Victorian era. This marked a turning point for the growing Catholic community in this coastal town.

The name reflects the Catholic veneration of Christ's heart, a significant theme in English Catholic tradition. Visitors notice how the interior space guides them toward the altar through its architectural design, embodying the spiritual purpose of the building.

The entrance sits on Talbot Road, which is centrally located in Blackpool and easy to reach on foot. The building is listed for preservation, so care should be taken when exploring the space and respect given to ongoing worship activities.

The organ inside came from a former cinema and was relocated here in 1936 from the Waterloo cinema. It shows how Blackpool has repurposed cultural artifacts from its entertainment history into sacred spaces.

Location: Blackpool

Inception: 1857

Architects: E. W. Pugin

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://sacredheartchurchblackpool.com

GPS coordinates: 53.81950,-3.05370

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07