About

St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church stands gracefully on Grosvenor Street in Chester. A masterpiece of 19th-century architecture by James O'Byrne, this Grade II listed building captures attention with its striking red sandstone structure and a grey and purple slate roof. Its facade speaks of elegance and history, echoing the Roman past of the area. Visitors find a friendly and welcoming atmosphere inside, enhanced by the humorous and kind-hearted priest. Whether you're attending a mass, now more spiritual and undisturbed, or simply exploring, the church offers a serene escape for 1-2 hours. With an impressive 4.8 rating on Google, it's an experience both for the soul and the curious traveler.

Recommended visit time

1-2 hours

Features

Wheelchair accessible

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Park & Ride (Stand M), Pepper Street
Bus stop 219 m walk
Grosvenor Street (Stop X)
Bus stop 73 m walk
Chester Bells Coach
Bus stop 26 m walk
Lower Bridge Street (Stand Y)
Bus stop 146 m walk
HQ
Bus stop 170 m walk
Ye Olde Kings Head
Bus stop 143 m walk

Reviews and Ratings

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4.8
based on 95 reviews
4.8/5 95 reviews
Matthew Brookes
Matthew Brookes
1 month ago on Google

Beautiful place

M Trebbi
M Trebbi
3 months ago on Google

Such a lovely mass and my favorite church

Owen parrĂ¿
Owen parrÿ
4 months ago on Google

lovely church