The Anglo-Saxon Story: Uncovering the Legends, Norman Rule, and Legacy of St Elphin’s Church
St Elphin's Church, 129 Church St, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2TL
Join us for a unique opportunity to explore over 1,000 years of architectural evolution at one of Warrington’s oldest landmarks. This immersive event brings to life the story of St Elphin’s Church, from its possible Anglo-Saxon roots to Norman influence and Victorian revival, through the lens of stone, structure, and symbolism.
Discover how the church’s architecture reflects shifting power, belief, and community identity across centuries. Is legend hidden in its walls? What secrets does the structure reveal about those who built, ruled, and worshipped here?
What to expect:
• Mini Talks: Drop-in sessions on Saxon building traditions, Norman ecclesiastical design, and how architecture became a tool of spiritual and political control.
• Drone & Digital Display: 3D visualisations of the site’s past, including a lost Norman motte-and-bailey castle, created by AVimmerse.
• Fact vs Folklore Trail: A self-guided walk inviting you to decode the church’s features, some based on evidence, others rooted in myth.
• Interactive Visuals, creative interpretation, and a chance to support future events via the Warrington Castle Collective.
This event is part of the national Heritage Open Days festival. Free to attend. Family friendly. Donations welcome. Refreshments available nearby.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10am until 2pm
Location & directions
St Elphin's Church, 129 Church St, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2TL
- Directions:
- Google maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SgyCYLnZsVJcP1rv9 WhatThreeWords: still.level.ships Parking on the side of the road. Also parking available off Market street in Town centre. Sainsbury's, 100 Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TN. Parking: Free for up to 2 hours for Sainsbury's customers.
- Contact on day:
- Keith Myers
- Telephone number:
- +447542353477
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tickets are free on our website: https://www.warringtoncastle.co.uk Or via our online form:
- Booking contact name:
- Keith Myers
- Booking telephone number:
- +447542353477
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.warringtoncastle.co.uk
- Alternative booking website:
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0z0PFwnHNQpsQF2_n9DocTM4yxES8dgMfNnupGTpx41rWhw/viewform
- Booking opens:
- 15 Jul 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2025 01:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 400
- Est. tour duration:
- 4 hour(s)
