St James' Church, Didsbury
St James' Church, Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2RQ
Founded 1236. Grade II* listed building with many memorials and stained-glass windows to famous Lancashire and Cheshire families, including the Mosleys, the Nevills, the Watts family, Queen Elizabeth II's ancestors, Fletcher Moss's family, Bradshaw's printer and many Victorian merchants. Baptism place of the last Lancashire Martyr, St Ambrose Barlow, in 1585. The graveyard dates back to 1326, and the New Walker organ was installed in 2017. Tithe maps, jams, chutneys and crumbles on sale.
Church open from 12.00 to 17.00 on Saturday 12th September. The Bell-tower open from 14.00 to 16.00 - meet the bell ringers and try your hand at ringing the bells which date from 1727. Disabled access.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1200-1700
Location & directions
St James' Church, Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2RQ
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
