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 1400 to 1600 on Sunday 14th September. Meet the bellringers and try your hand at ringing the bells which date from 1727. Disabled access.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1400-1600
Location & directions
St James' Church, Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2RQ
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
