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St Walburge’s church statue restoration is complete

The restored statue, and how it used to look Pic: Blog Preston A statue of the namesake of an iconic church in Preston has undergone a major restoration project. St Walburge’s Church in Pedder Street, Ashton-on-Ribble, has seen the statue of its […]

3 months ago
Climb one of the UK’s tallest buildings and Preston’s highest point

St Walburge's from the air This summer sees another chance to climb one of the UK’s tallest buildings and Preston’s highest point. St. Walburge’s is opening its doors for visitors to climb up the spire […]

9 months ago
St Walburge’s Church to host summer fair fundraiser for restoration project

St Walburge’s Church St Walburge’s Church is hosting a summer fair to raise funds for a much needed restoration project. The Fair will be held on Sunday 23rd June between 12.30 – 3.30pm at […]

10 months ago
St Walburge’s Church spire explored in new YouTube series

Views from the spire. Pic: Elliott & Sue (Explore the UK) A YouTube travel duo have made a video exploring the spire at the top of St Walburge’s Church in Preston. ‘Explore the UK,’ who have previously made videos tracing a […]

1 year ago
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St Walburge’s Church to host musical Stations of the Cross with the Octavius Choir

A winter sunset just beyond St Walburge's church's distinctive spire Pic: Tony Worrall St Walburge’s Church is set to host a musical Stations of the Cross with the Octavius Choir. The free event takes place on Friday (8 March) at 7pm at the […]

1 year ago
St Walburge’s Church spire tours return for three Saturdays in January

St Walburge's Church Pic: David Toase There are 172-steps to climb of Preston’s highest spire as the St Walburge’s spire tours return. For three Saturdays in January there’s an opportunity to head up 309-foot (94 metre) […]

1 year ago
St Walburge’s Church spire climbs return for two weekends

St Walburge's from the air The ever popular chance to climb the tallest parish church spire in the UK is back again. St Walburge’s Church is throwing open its doors for people to take the […]

2 years ago
Corpus Christi procession to take place in Ashton-on-Ribble

St Walburge's procession A Corpus Christi procession will take place in Ashton-on-Ribble next month. The procession will start at St Walburge’s Church and continue through the nearby side streets. Members of nearby schools, colleges, […]

2 years ago
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