Until the construction of Christ Church, Willaston, in 1854, the people of Willaston would have to walk to nearby churches for Sunday services. When the church at Neston could no longer accomodate the growing congregation, plans to built Christ Church were made. This Grade II listed building is home to a number of memorials and the often tragic, yet intriguing stories behind them. A number of the varied stained glass windows are also memorials, including one that was commissioned by Willaston's women's institutions on the occasion of the turn of the millennium. Visitors are welcome at all times and may even join in the services.
St Nicholas' Church is an active Anglican church that is focused on serving the community. The church conducts a wide array of services and has many groups and clubs. It has beautiful architecture and has elements that date back to the 12th Century and 13th Century. It has a group for children and young students and a group for mothers as well. The St Nicholas' Church welcomes one and all to their services. It also has a group of people who are the bell ringers and it warmly welcomes anyone who wants to learn the same.
A rural church in the heart of Backford, St Oswald's Churh is built of sandstone and parts of the church building date back to nearly 1280. In the late years of 15th Century and early 16th Century, parts of St Oswald's Church were remodeled and the tower was built. In the period between 1728-1731, the nave of the church was rebuilt and between 1877-89, it was redesigned by Ewan Christian. John Douglas designed the church building's reredos in the year 1892. The original nave featured Classical style but was replaced with a Gothic Revival one in the 19th Century. St Oswald's Church is now marked as a Grade II listed edifice. Churchyard walls, church's gateway as well as a table tomb are also Grade II listed.
St Thomas' Church started out as a humble and simple structure built from stone carted by farmers from the quarries at Aughton. Before its completion in 1841, members of the congregation would have to walk a distance of close to 6 miles for Sunday services. This much-loved church was eventually largely rebuilt, giving its devoted congregation a more refined place of worship. This beautifully adorned church is a testament to the will and determination of the congregation that led to its creation. Regular services are held along with a number of special services and events aimed to foster and strengthen community spirit.
An active parish church, the Christ Church in Crowton is beautiful place with excellent 13th- Century style architecture. It houses an organ that dates back to 1871, the same year the church was built. The church has been listed as a Grade II building by the English Heritage. This red sandstone church has fantastic interiors and exteriors both. The church has lovely picturesque surroundings with a serene atmosphere which add to the beauty of the place.
Holy Trinity Church is an active Anglican church in the beautiful village of Tarleton. This stunning building was built in 1886 as a replacement of St Mary's Church, which was considered not big enough to accommodate the local population. The extensive churchyard consists of war graves of soldiers and airman fought in the World War I and II.