Historic churches · North West England
St Michael's Church
In or near Chester.
St Michael's Church — former church in Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
St Michael's Church is located in Cheshire West and Chester, with the postcode CH1 1NJ. The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Michael's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by James Harrison. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "former church in Chester, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1887°, -2.8907°.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5955
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Official information
Sick to Death is an interactive museum located in St Michael's Church, Chester, that explores the history of medicine through engaging exhibits. Visitors can learn about various medical practices, experience the past through immersive displays, and even participate in activities like performing an autopsy.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael's Church is a redundant church standing on the corner of Bridge Street and Pepper Street in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The former church was previously used as a heritage centre, until March 2019, when it opened as Chester: A Life Story, a historical attraction tracing the life of Chester and its inhabitants over the last two thousand years. It was then reopened in 2021 as Sick To Death, a historical attraction depicting the journey of medicine through the ages.
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Background
History
A church on the site was burnt down in the great fire of Chester in 1188. It is not known when a stone church was first built but the chancel was built in 1496. Much of the church was rebuilt by James Harrison in 1849–50. It was declared redundant in 1972. It was acquired by Chester City Council and in 1975 opened as Britain's first heritage centre. Its parish registers from 1560 have survived.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1887, -2.8907
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 1NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 421219
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last entry 5pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594752 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Church, Chester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael's, Chester-2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael's Church?
- St Michael's Church is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 1NJ), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is St Michael's Church?
- St Michael's Church — former church in Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 1NJ.
- Is St Michael's Church a listed building?
- St Michael's Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Michael's Church a protected site?
- Yes — St Michael's Church is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Michael's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 1NJ.