List of English churches

List of English churches is a list of notable churches in England. England has many old and important churches, some of which are famous for their architecture, history, or role in the community.^[1]

Examples of notable churches

Some well-known churches in England include:

• Canterbury Cathedral – a historic cathedral in Canterbury, Kent. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.^[2]
• Westminster Abbey – a large church in London where many royal events take place.^[3]
• St Paul’s Cathedral – a famous cathedral in London with a large dome.^[4]
• York Minster – a large Gothic cathedral in York, North Yorkshire.^[5]
• Worksop Priory – a historic parish church in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.^[6]
• Durham Cathedral – a Norman cathedral in Durham, County Durham.^[7]

Church types

Churches in England can be:

• Cathedrals – main churches for a diocese
• Parish churches – local churches for a town or village
• Abbey churches – part of old monasteries
• Chapels – smaller places of worship

Related pages

• List of cathedrals in England
• Church of England
• English Gothic architecture
• Historic England