St John the Baptist Wakefield

Welcome to St John the Baptist Church, Wakefield, a fine example of post-reformation Church of England architecture. Set at the very centre of Wakefield St John’s Georgian Heritage Area. The Church occupies a prominent position amongst a built environment that has particular architectural merit. The Church will be open for visitors to explore the inside features of the building. Crypt tours have limited spaces please enquire on arrival.
Additionally, a short film including the more inaccessible parts of the church will be available..
Discover the everyday stories of people’s lives and how they were connected to St John’s. Snapshots of people’s lives are all around us, carved onto memorial stones and plaques inside the church, the outside walls and churchyard monuments. Photograph display of people and past events. Do you wonder who they were? Do you think about what interesting things they did or might have seen?
Visit the Wakefield Family History Society stand.
Enjoy a cup of tea and a cake in the cafe area, donations are appreciated ☕️🍰

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1300-1600, Crypt Tour 1330 & 1430

Location & directions

Wentworth Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QU

Directions:

St John's church is on Wentworth Street WF1 2QU. On street parking in the surrounding area - parking meters. Public transport - Leeds 110 bus from Wakefield Bus Station to St John's North Nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, a 15 minute walk away.

Contact on day:

Liz

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Book on day

Booking conditions:

First come, first served, depending if volunteers available to take a tour. Children 10-18 years accompanied by an adult please Sensible shoes. Torch useful.

Accessibility details

Crypt tour not accessible for wheelchair users, or visually impaired visitors. The Crypt is underground, has uneven stone steps, no handrail, dusty, damp, uneven floor. Low light levels. General good health recommended for tour. Sensible shoes recommended. Bring a torch. Dogs not allowed on the tour. Children participating in the tour must be 10-18 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Additional information

History, Architecture & Heritage - In 1795 St John's Church was completed, designed by Architect Charles Watson. Architect J.T. Micklethwaite rebuilt the tower in 1895 and designed the Chancel in 1905. The land upon which the church is built was bequeathed by Alice Newstead, 1776, on condition a church was built within 18 months. What happened? The Victorian work was largely financed by, Edith Mackie. Discover more about the Mackie Family connection to St John's on your visit. Investigate the Portland Cement inventor's connection to St John's. Lots more to discover during your visit...

Max number of people:

8

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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