St Barnabas' Church, Crewe

St Barnabas' Church is a Gothic Revival church constructed of brick and terracotta with red tiled roofs and a narrow spire on the west end. The building features a three-bay nave with pink sandstone and terracotta elements forming the interior walls and structural details.

The building was constructed in 1884-1885 with support from the London and North Western Railway, providing a place of worship for the railway company and its workers. It was initially designed to seat around 500 people and served the rapidly growing railway community of that era.

The church is named after Saint Barnabas, an early Christian apostle. Inside, visitors notice pink sandstone pillars and terracotta-colored arches that create a warm, welcoming feeling throughout the space.

The Canon Powell Church Hall inside the building can be rented for gatherings and special events throughout the year. Visitors should contact ahead to confirm opening times and access details.

The church houses a two-manual organ built by Wadsworth in 1887 and later extended by J. W. Walker in 1957. This instrument remains an important part of the building's heritage and shapes the sound of services and events held there.

Location: Crewe

Inception: 1885

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Made from material: brick, tile

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/crewe-st-barnabas

GPS coordinates: 53.10200,-2.46280

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46