St Mary
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
St Marys is a beautiful Neo Gothic church designed by Edward Welby Pugin following in the footsteps of his father, AWN Pugin, who designed the Houses of Parliament and other notable buildings.
Opening times
Please email contact@northbarrowchurches.org.uk or phone a number on https://northbarrowchurches.org.uk/st-james-the-great/contacts to arrange access to the church outside normal service times.
Address
St James the Great
Blake Street
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5UE
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How to get here
54.1184661, -3.2336463
Church is on the highest point on Blake Street.
CAR: Follow A590 until pass Asda/Argos, and finally turn left onto Duke Steet at traffic lights immediately after FarmFoods. Turn next left onto Blake street from Duke Street.
TRAIN: From the Railway Station turn right and walk uphill along Holker Street and turn left onto Blake Street at the top of the rise.
BUS: From the Ramsden Square or Town Hall, walk along Duke Street in NW direction and turn right when reach Blake Street opposite Travis Perkins.
Designed by Paley and Austin, the church opened on Whit Sunday 1869, and has provided a spacious and friendly place for the community to come and worship for many generations. The notable church organ was originally from the Chapel Royal in St James' Palace, London and played for Queen Victoria wedding to Prince Albert. St James the Great is also the only church in Barrow with a set of 8 fine bells (restored 2014).
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Captivating architecture
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Glorious furnishings
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Spectacular stained glass
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Wildlife haven
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Accessible toilets in church
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Dog friendly
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Level access to the main areas
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Non-accessible toilets in church
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On street parking at church
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Parking within 250m
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Walkers & cyclists welcome
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Warm Space over winter Thursday afternoon.
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Bellringing practice Wednesday Evening and Choir Practice Thursday Afternoon.
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Church of England