What to do and see in Greater Manchester, England: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

St. Edmund’s is a Grade1 listed church that is no longer used for regular worship but remains a consecrated church and is vested in the care of the churches conservation trust and looked after in partnership with the friends of St. Edmund’s church . St. Edmund’s is a unique historic building built by a wealthy Freemason and is full of fascinating symbolism a true historic jewel set within a diamond plot regular events and open days as well as guided tours are available the building remains free to enter but fundraising to keep this beautiful historic space open to the public is vital the church is open every first and third Saturday of the month and also open by arrangement by contacting either the friends or the CCT

Welcome to the page of St. Mary the Virgin, Bury, commonly known as Bury Parish Church. We welcome everyone to visit us, no matter what religion you do or don't follow! We are a Church of England parish, steeped in tradition. There has been a church on this site for over a thousand years and we now have this magnificent Grade I listed building in the centre of Bury. We welcome everyone that wants to visit our church, whether for religious reasons, or to explore its history, architecture, its links with The Lancashire Fusiliers, to seek refreshment in The House On The Rock coffee shop, or browse in its book and gift shop area. The church and House on the Rock are open for visitors on daily, except Tuesdays. Friday Lunchtime Concerts are held on Fridays at 12.30pm from September to July. Sunday services at 8.00am, 10.00am and 6.30pm