St Walburge's Church, Preston, the third tallest spire in the UK.

[Paul]

St Walburge’s was designed by the architect Joseph Hansom and completed in 1854.

At a towering 309 ft, it is the tallest of any parish church in England. This spectacular spire is also the third tallest in the UK, giving you breathtaking views over the city. is a major, unique attraction for visitors who can climb the 173 spiral steps to obtain a magnificent 360 degree view over Preston city and westwards to Blackpool and the Irish Sea coast.

St Walburge's is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

The rose window is a beautifully-coloured circular window, 22 feet in diameter. The colour of the spire  contrasts to that of  the main body of the church because it’s made of a different stone- a limestone full of fossils. The Medieval leper hospital of  St Mary Magdalene once stood here.

Music: Enya -  So I Could Find My Way.

 

 

Paul.

[Martyn]

Spectacular view of the town I used to work in. I wonder if you can still climb to the window near the top of the spire?

[Ryewolf]

Great video Paul, you can see the spire from Pendle Hill.

[Paul]

2 hours ago, Martyn said:

Spectacular view of the town I used to work in. I wonder if you can still climb to the window near the top of the spire?

THanks Martyn - you can still go up the steeple on given days - the church does organise it, usually on a Saturday.

1 hour ago, Ryewolf said:

Great video Paul, you can see the spire from Pendle Hill.

I'm guessing that Pendle Hill is clear in the distance on this video Geoff?

Paul.