Christ Church has been the parish church of
Thornton-Cleveleys since 1836. The church was built originally in 1835–37 to a design by
Joseph Parkinson. The
chancel was added in 1913–14 by the
Lancaster architects
Austin, Paley and Austin., The (now non-functional) Pipe Organ is by
Rushworth & Dreaper of Liverpool and was installed in 1950, In 1963 Leach, Rhodes and Walker rebuilt the
nave, added the tower and built parish rooms. ==Architecture==