St James with St Thomas Church
St James with St Thomas Church, Church Street, Poolstock, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5AZ
Our church will be 159 years old on this day September 13th 2025. So please come along and join us for refreshments, side shows and stalls.
We have an excellent tour guide - Rev Alison Brown who is the perfect person to guide you through both the history of the Church and the local history. Alison is very witty , full of humour and everyone enjoys her tours . (Think -The Vicar of Dibley)
We will have a few side shows, stalls and refreshments.
The tower will be open for anyone who can manage the winding stairs ( 54 steps)
Not far from the M6 corridor and next to the moorings of the Leeds/Liverpool canal.
Our gorgeous church welcomes photographers where they can come and set up and click away.
Also any artists are welcome to bring along their easels and paints. Come and enjoy the lighting that bursts through the stained glass windows. You will not be disappointed.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 11.00am until 5.00pm
Location & directions
St James with St Thomas Church, Church Street, Poolstock, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5AZ
- Directions:
- Not far from the M6 corridor, A580 and quite close to Wigan Town Centre.
- Contact on day:
- Carole Simm
- Telephone number:
- +447910009888
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There are 54 steps up to the ringing room where we can see the bells being rung. It's not as bad as it seems and well worth the trouble.
Additional information
You will always get a wonderful welcome at St James. We want you to come and enjoy yourself and take away some lovely memories of the day.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
