St Mary and All Saints' Church, Great Budworth

St Mary and All Saints' Church is a Gothic parish church in Great Budworth built from red sandstone with sections completed over several centuries. The structure contains a broad nave with upper windows for light, side aisles running along both walls, and a chancel with smaller chapels at the sides.

Construction started with a chapel in the mid-14th century, while most of the main building was completed during the 15th and 16th centuries. This gradual expansion over generations reflects how the growing community continuously extended its religious space to meet changing needs.

The church embodies the changing spiritual needs of the parish over centuries, visible in how its different sections were used for worship and memorial. You can sense the layered faith practices accumulated through each generation as you move from one part of the building to another.

The church is normally open throughout the year and visitors can find street parking very close by. Those arriving from further away will find the building easy to locate in the village center and can easily combine a visit with a walk around the village.

The ceiling above the main nave contains around 72 ornate wooden panels from the early 16th century that show the skilled craftsmanship of the period. These detailed carvings and decorations sometimes go overlooked by visitors but reward close attention from anyone willing to look up.

Location: Great Budworth

Inception: 14 century

Architects: Anthony Salvin

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://greatbudworthchurch.org

GPS coordinates: 53.29360,-2.50430

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20