Historic churches · London
Chelsea Old Church
In or near City of Westminster.
Chelsea Old Church — church in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Imperial Wharf · 1.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chelsea Old Church, the nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf, which is 1.2 km away. Entry is free, but please note that the church is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SW3 5LX.
About
Chelsea Old Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1550. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, UK". Coordinates: 51.4831°, -0.1708°.
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Heritage listing
Chelsea Old Church, also known as All Saints, is an Anglican church, on Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3, England, near Albert Bridge. It is the church for a parish in the Diocese of London, part of the Church of England. Inside the Grade I listed building, there is seating for 400 people. There is a memorial plaque to the author Henry James (1843–1916) who lived nearby on Cheyne Walk, and was buried in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Chelsea Old Church is an Anglican parish located in the Diocese of London, conducting services that include Holy Communion and Evensong. The church emphasizes a communal life centered around worship and music, featuring a professional choir.
From the Wikipedia article
Chelsea Old Church, also known as All Saints, is an Anglican church, on Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3, England, near Albert Bridge. It is the church for a parish in the Diocese of London, part of the Church of England. Inside the Grade I listed building, there is seating for 400 people. There is a memorial plaque to the author Henry James (1843–1916) who lived nearby on Cheyne Walk, and was buried in Cambridge, Massachusetts. To the west of the church is a small public garden containing a sculpture by Sir Jacob Epstein.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.4831, -0.1708
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW3 5LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Established
- 1550
- Nearest railway station
- Imperial Wharf — 1.2 km
- Official site
- chelseaoldchurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5090115 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chelsea Old Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chelsea Old Church in London.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chelsea Old Church?
- Chelsea Old Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW3 5LX), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is Chelsea Old Church?
- Chelsea Old Church — church in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, UK.
- How do I get to Chelsea Old Church?
- The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW3 5LX.
- When was Chelsea Old Church built?
- Built or established in 1550.
- Is Chelsea Old Church a listed building?
- Chelsea Old Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Chelsea Old Church free to visit?
- Yes, Chelsea Old Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chelsea Old Church?
- The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW3 5LX.