St Paul's Church, Helsby

St Paul's Church is a Gothic Revival building in Helsby with walls of yellow sandstone from Harmers Wood quarry and roofs covered in green Westmorland slate. The structure features a five-section nave, a south aisle, transepts, and a polygonal apsed chancel.

Architect John Douglas designed this building in 1909, applying Gothic Revival principles to create a structure that reflects early 20th-century religious architecture. The design emerged during a period when this style was widely adopted for church construction across Britain.

Named after St Paul, this church serves as a gathering place where the local community continues to worship in the Anglican tradition. The site reflects how this building has remained central to village life across generations.

The best time to visit is on Sunday when the community worship service takes place and you can experience the interior fully. The church sits in the center of Helsby and is easily accessible on foot from the village.

The churchyard holds a 1920 memorial with Celtic cross motifs honoring those lost in both World Wars, a type rarely seen in many villages. Two other protected structures also stand here: an ornamental gatehouse from 1911 and the memorial with vine leaf carvings.

Location: Helsby

Inception: 1909

Architects: John Douglas

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/helsby-st-paul

GPS coordinates: 53.27750,-2.76120

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21