St John’s is a product of industry and prosperity, built in 1754-55 when the congregation of the nearby Priory church became too large. The Georgian tower was added in 1784.
Lancaster’s port on the River Lune was thriving, the population was growing and the church reflects this in it's stylish, urbane interior. Everything about it is smart.
There are galleries over the aisles and numbered box pews below. The church is full of gleaming polished wood and rich colours.
Two Victorian stained-glass windows are both sumptuous and subtle.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
Junction of North Road and Chapel Street.
Nearest railway station: Lancaster (0.5 mile).
SD 478 619
01/05/12
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Church of St John the Baptist, Pilling, Lancashire
A remote coastal church
Church of St John the Baptist, Blawith, Cumbria
A church nestled beneath the Lakeland fells
Gresgarth Hall Garden
Heritage site
Beacon Fell
Heritage site
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walkround guides we have for this church.
Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. Printed copies of the county guides are also available at the church.
Church of St John the Baptist, Pilling, Lancashire
A remote coastal church
School Lane, Pilling, Lancaster, Lancashire, PR3 6HD
See church page
Church of St John the Baptist, Blawith, Cumbria
A church nestled beneath the Lakeland fells
Blawith, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8EQ
See church page
St Gregory's Church, Vale of Lune, Cumbria
A railway church
Marthwaite, Vale of Lune, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5ED
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Lancashire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Visit Lancashire tourism website
Lancashire Births, Marriages, Deaths Index
Lancashire Local History Federation
Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
Lancashire Archaeological Society
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
I visitedthis church today and found an absolute gem beautifully preserved and cared for The custodian was a rerally helpful and informative person
a beautiful example of a well preserved Church. The acoustics are incredible and it is suitable for all types of events. A gem in the middle of our city