The metropolitan church to be honest the outer building was a lot to be desired, dark, imposing,…read morethreatening even but like the bible says we walk from darkness into light and what a light it was, honestly as I stepped through the door I was illuminated in light and colour like strobe lights in a nightclub all around it was fantastic and breathtaking. It was modern and inviting, it was far more than a church, it was an experience.

Stunning modern cathedral, makes for a great comparison to the historic Anglican Cathedral that's…read morejust a 10 minute walk away. Very impressive, beautifully designed and lavish modern cathedral. I'm not a huge fan of "contemporary" church architecture - instead, I favor the (neo)-Gothic, Roman etc. cathedrals. But even I must confess that I found the Metropolitan Cathedral to be intriguing and spectacular - if maybe a tad cold in atmosphere (It was empty when I visited). There are a lot of fascinating details though, and it certainly invites comparison to the similarly spectacular, but otherwise completely different, historic Anglican Cathedral that is just a 10 minute walk away. A visit to BOTH is a must when in Liverpool. Free entry and free photography.

The ancient village of Caerwys has an attractive church, hidden from the main road, in a large and…read moreexpansive churchyard. It has some interesting and historic furnishings. History Caerwys was laid out as a planned town by Edward I as part of his policy of embedding his conquest of Wales, receiving a charter in 1290. However, it is evident that there was a church here before then: in 1244 it was nominated as a meeting place between Henry III and Prince David of Gwynedd. The oldest part of the church is the tower, dating from the late 13th century. Dating the rest of the church is difficult, but the south nave has 14th century elements and the north nave features from the 15th, although it may date from an earlier period. The porch is a 19th century addition. Many of the features were restored in the 19th century. The church The church is dominated by its robust west tower, but also has the curious feature of a double nave, a speciality of the Vale of Clwyd area. Inside, the windows date from the 14th to 15th centuries, with some Victorian renewal. There is a two-bay arcade in the chancel leading through into the north nave, now effectively used as an aisle and separate chapel. The oldest furnishing is a wall tomb in the south chancel wall, with a 14th century cusped arch containing an effigy of earlier date. This is reputed to be of Elizabeth Ferrers (1250-c. 1300), wife of Dafydd, the last independent Prince of Wales. A window above has a small quantity of mostly jumbled late mediaeval glass, although the top light has two angels or saints carrying heads of wheat, surrounded by various floral emblems, including a Tudor rose. The chancel is screened off with some attractive woodwork panels, dating from the 17th century, and more, and possibly earlier woodwork forms a dado in the north nave. This includes two splendid facing dragons. Panelling from the box pews also lines the walls, one recording that it was the pew of Sir Thomas Mostyn, Baronet. The font is dated 1661 and is framed by some broken sepulchral panels of 14th century date, and some later tomb slabs. The door into the tower from the north nave is the original ancient main door.

Our Lady and St. Nicholas Church, called the Sailors' Church, next to the Liver Buildin', cos St…read more Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors. The age is unknown. This parish church, held prisioners of war for both sides at various times during the Civil War, and sadly, had strong links to the slave trade. A good open space, good views across the Mersey and Pier Head, has got memorials to those who died in the II World War and a Sun Clock.

This church stands on the corner of Chapel Street and the Strand, close to the city's waterfront…read more Known as the sailors' church, St Nicholas's has been rebuilt several times since its foundation in medieval times. In the corner of the churchyard stood a coffee house in which shackles for the slave trade were auctioned during the eighteenth century.

Another of the area's picturesque churches, Eshe Road church is a Grade II listed building of red…read moresandstone, it's turret and stained glass presenting very gothic architectural design. I have attended church fairs and book sales here which are very popular in the area. The events are frequently advertised through local media and are very well organised.

The pretty and historic town of Ruthin has a fine church, part of which dates from the 14th…read morecentury. It has many interesting memorials dating from the 16th century onwards, and a particularly fine decorated roof from the 16th century. History The church was built by John de Grey (of Ruthin Castle) in 1310, and founded as a collegiate church with a small community of 7 priests overseen by a Warden (a title still held by the Vicar). After the dissolution, the College was refounded as a grammar school, with the addition of almshouses. The earliest part of the church is the north aisle (the tower room now a vestry was the original choir). The original chancel (demolished in 1663) originally stood east of this, and the cloisters to the north now form part of the old college buildings. The south nave was constructed in the late 14th century, which included the insertion of the fine arcade, with its carved corbels. The magnificent roofs over the two naves was inserted around 1500-1540, and extensive restorations were carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries, the spire being erected in the 1850s. The church On entering, the scale of the double-naved church is immediately apparent. The arcade has interesting carved corbels, one of which may depict a bearded Negro. Apart from the arcade, 14th century details are hidden behind the organ, and outside on the north wall, where the remains of the cloister and priests' dwellings are now part of the Masonic Hall and music rooms. Back inside, look up, and let you eyes adjust to the gloom; the Tudor roofs over the naves are simply magnificent, containing over 408 carved panels and dozens of painted bosses. The church also includes some fine memorials: there are rare early Welsh brasses to Edward Goodman (d. 1560), and unusually a separate one for his wife and family on which he appears again. One of their sons, Gabriel Goodman, became Dean of Westminster and chaplain to William Cecil, Elizabeth I's Chief Minister, and founded the grammar school and almshouses. His splendid memorial, complete with life-sized painted bust, overlooks the High Altar. There are a number of other elegant 17th, 18th and 19th century memorials. The current congregation has an active church life and strong tradition of church music.

When considering Liverpool's cultural highlights many of these sights include grand religious…read morebuildings due to the city's history of fervent religious support and tensions between Irish Catholic immigrants and native Protestant worshippers that fed in to the city's energy and need to make bold statements. However one such place that is overlooked is the Princes Rd Synagague on the outskirts of the city centre in Liverpool's Georgian Quater. Smaller than the two Christian Cathedrals, the Synagogue is no less impressive in fact precisely because it is much smaller it is an awesome experience that allows you to appreciate the great detail and ornate fixtures of the building. Being the oldest synagogue in the region it is one of the smaller but very important landmarks that demonstrate Liverpool's importance in embracing immigrants and the city's diverse heritage.

Wow oh wow is all I can say. The synagogue is beautiful, I particularly liked the very high and…read moredecorated ceilings. History wise, the synagogue survived both World Wars only to be victim to an arson attack in 1979 which left it needing significant repairs. With everything repaired the synagogue moved on and all went back to normal. Getting back to the present, the synagogue today! Do you fancy a look? If you don't fancy the services, there are tours offered throughout the week Monday to Thursday 9.30am -3.30pm, but you must book. Sunday tours are also possible by arrangement. The tour lasts about 45 minutes and is very worthwhile. We were given time after this to look around at absorb the beauty around us. There isn't a charge as such but we were asked to make a donation of £3.50 for the upkeep of the building.

This church is a combined Baptist and United Reformed Church. Their style of worship, music, and…read moreservice is generally very formal. They use a set liturgy for all the services, and generally sermons are very short and from a book. The usually only use an organ for music, although sometimes other people bring in different instruments for special occasions. Dress is a mix of dressy and casual. The current pastor is a woman.

This is a really friendly church. All are very welcome. The services are varied and helpful…read more Sometimes formal and at other times much more informal with participation from children and others. The worship includes hymns from many different traditions - usually accompanied by an excellent organist. The sermons are thought provoking and challenging (and never from a book, Megan C!) Many activities take place during the week. The church is accessible for wheelchairs and there is a hearing loop. Services are at 10.45 each Sunday.

You have to pay this church a visit. It is so pretty and is in such a peacful setting…read more My boyfriend absailed down the church for charity! He thought he was very brave. Bless him. They say that the church was originally located elsewhere in Winsford and the devil picked up the church in rage and dropped it at its present location!!