Museums · South Wales
Penrhiw Chapel
In or near St Fagans.
Penrhiw Chapel — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
Chris Gunns — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Penrhiw Chapel is a museum located in South Wales, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Penrhiw Chapel is a Grade 2 listed Unitarian chapel originally built in 1777. It features a simple, unadorned design that reflects Unitarian beliefs, emphasizing tolerance and learning, and has historical significance as a place of worship and education.
Place summary
Penrhiw Chapel is a museum located in South Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and serves as a site of cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4877, -3.2733
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- St. Fagans
- Postcode
- CF5 6XB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater — 2.8 km
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- osm: way/96337715 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penrhiw Chapel?
- Penrhiw Chapel is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6XB), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- What is Penrhiw Chapel?
- Penrhiw Chapel — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penrhiw Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 2.8 km away. The nearest town is St Fagans. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6XB.
- Is Penrhiw Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Penrhiw Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penrhiw Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6XB.