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The present town centre church of St Peter, Bolton le Moors occupies the same commanding position as its predecessors.

Lying close to the River Mersey near the Royal Liver Building, the so called Sailors Church was originally two medieval chapels, one dedicated to Our Lady of the Quay and one to St Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors.

The Society of Friends emerged in the 1650s, a time of great religious turmoil.

A Norman church with interesting features and artefacts which seeks to serve the local community.

Always open to visitors, whether you wish to enjoy historic architecture, admire the remarkable medieval wall paintings, study the monuments of past gentry families, or simply pause to experience the atmosphere of contemplation, celebration, worship and fellowship that people have found within this wonderful building for a thousand years.

The medieval church has a fine west tower around 1500.

A 12th century parish church in a beautiful spot overlooking the Nene Valley.

This long, low church, with its rather dumpy 13th century tower, is an unlikely but harmonious mix of styles.

Bolton Methodist Mission has been serving the people of Bolton for over 120 years .

Denby was a Danish settlement dating back to the 9th century and mentioned in the Domesday Book.

One of the oldest NonConformist chapels in West Yorkshire, the Grade II listed building was founded 1689.

The name Elsecar is thought to mean ‘Elsi’s marsh’. Elsi was a Saxon lord who owned land here and ‘car’ is an old word for low, swampy ground.