Historic churches · London
Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond
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Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond — church in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bethlehem Chapel in Richmond, take the train to Richmond station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is TW10 6SE.
About
Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, UK". Coordinates: 51.4591°, -0.3038°.
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Heritage listing
Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is an independent Calvinistic chapel on the east side of Church Terrace in Richmond, London. Built in 1797, the small one-storey stuccoed building is Grade II* listed. It still has its original galleried interior with pews and pulpit.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Richmond Duck Pond Market is an artisan food and craft market located in Heron Square, Richmond. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with various stalls, bike rentals, and scenic views along the Thames.
From the Wikipedia article
Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is an independent Calvinistic chapel on the east side of Church Terrace in Richmond, London. Built in 1797, the small one-storey stuccoed building is Grade II* listed. It still has its original galleried interior with pews and pulpit.
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Background
History
The church was built by John Chapman, who was a market gardener in Petersham. It was funded by subscription and is known as a "Huntington Chapel" who founded or opened chapels throughout England, many of which have survived. Hansard records a petition to the House of Lords on 14 May 1846 by "Thomas William Dawson, on behalf of the Church and Congregation of Protestant Dissenters of Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond, in favour of the Charitable Trusts Bill".
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- Coordinates
- 51.4591, -0.3038
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW10 6SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1797
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond — 0.5 km
- Opening
- All weekend, every weekend; special extended hours on 18 July 2026 from 11am–7pm
- Official site
- duckpondmarket.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q15198741 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bethlehem Chapel.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond?
- Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW10 6SE), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond?
- Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond — church in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, UK.
- How do I get to Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW10 6SE.
- When was Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond built?
- Built or established in 1797.
- Is Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond a listed building?
- Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond free to visit?
- Yes, Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW10 6SE.