St Helen's Parish Church, Sefton, Liverpool – Church kept closed, but can be opened for visits by prior arrangement. Services on Sunday at 10.45am and 6.30pm. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

There is parking available on the roads around the church.  There is ramped entrance into the church and the interior of the church is wheelchair-accessible. There are toilets within the church. A hearing induction loop system is installed. Large print service books are available and assistance dogs are welcome.       

Brief Description:

A Grade I Listed Church which was founded in 1170. It has undergone renovations and restorations over the centuries but retains its 14th Century tower.

"Sefton Church It is one of the oldest Christian sites on Merseyside and one of two Grade I listed building in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.

It was founded in 1170 by the Molyneux family, the local landowners. The tower and steeple and part of the North Aisle remain from a 14th century reconstruction. The bulk of the Church- chancel, nave, aisles and porch date from the early 16th century."

For more information about the church see:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15179/about-us/

Further Information

Address:

Bridges Lane, Sefton, Merseyside L29 7WG

Email:

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Via contact page of website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15179/get-in-touch/ 

Phone:

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Rev Ali Chesworth - 07826 602361

Rev Jackie Parry - 07803 468870

Website:  

http://www.sthelenssefton.org.uk

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15179/

Opening Hours:

Church kept closed, but can be opened for visits by prior arrangement, please contact http://www.sthelenssefton.org.uk/main/visit.shtml. 

Services on Sunday at 10.45am and 6.30pm.  Free entry.

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Church is open most Monday mornings between 9.30am and 12pm and on a number of other days throughout the year.

Directions:

From Southport via A565 (13.7 miles). Take A565 and B5422 southbound to Sefton.

From Bootle via A565 and B5422 (5.6 miles). Take A565 and B5422 northbound to Sefton.

From the Brooms Cross Road A5758 take the signs to Maghull. The church tower is visible on the left. Turn left down Coachman's Lane.    We are next to EGO at the Punch Bowl Inn.

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Transport:

The closest railway station is Old Roan approximately 1.4 miles away. Buses operate in and around the area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

The Punchbowl public house is in the immediate area.  Sefton is a relatively rural area, however there are bars, restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, museums and shopping in nearby Bootle and Liverpool.