St Andrew's Church, West Kirby

St Andrew's Church is an Anglican church in West Kirby with a diagonal tower featuring a slate-hung spire and four decorative pinnacles. The building has a cross-shaped layout with snecked sandstone walls constructed in a distinctive masonry pattern.

Construction started in 1889 under architects Douglas and Fordham, continuing until completion between 1907 and 1909 under Douglas and Minshull. This extended building process shaped West Kirby's development over several decades.

The interior features painted and gilded religious figures in a reredos designed by Geoffrey Webb, alongside stained glass windows created by Herbert Bryams and Septimus Waugh. These decorative elements shape what visitors see when they step inside.

The building is easy to locate as it sits at the edge of town with its distinctive tower visible from a distance. Visitors can walk by during the day to view the exterior, or check opening times to see the interior.

The parish follows traditional Catholic practices within the Anglican church and receives oversight from the Bishop of Beverley. This unusual arrangement reflects a distinctive approach to worship that developed through the church's history.

Location: West Kirby

Location: Wirral

Inception: 1909

Architects: John Douglas

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://standrewswestkirby.co.uk/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 53.37610,-3.18580

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24