Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Chapel
In or near Robin Hood's Bay.
The Old Chapel — Grade II listed church in Robin Hood's Bay, Fylingdales, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ruswarp · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Old Chapel, the nearest railway station is Ruswarp, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is YO22 4SQ, and entry is free.
About
The Old Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed church in Robin Hood's Bay, Fylingdales, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.4311°, -0.5327°.
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Heritage listing
The former Wesleyan Chapel on Chapel Street, Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire, England, was built in 1779. John Wesley is recorded as preaching there on 28 June that same year. When built, the chapel was separated from the cliff top by a row of cottages, a road and a grass bank, but in 1780 there was a major cliff fall, bringing the cliff edge within feet of the building. The author Leo Walmsley was educated in the chapel's schoolroom.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Robin Hood's Bay and Fylingdales Museum is located in a historic building that once served as a Coroner's Room and Mortuary. It features collections and displays that highlight the local history and culture of the area, all run by volunteers.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Robin Hood's Bay: Maw Wyke to Beast Cliff SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The former Wesleyan Chapel on Chapel Street, Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire, England, was built in 1779. John Wesley is recorded as preaching there on 28 June that same year. When built, the chapel was separated from the cliff top by a row of cottages, a road and a grass bank, but in 1780 there was a major cliff fall, bringing the cliff edge within feet of the building. The author Leo Walmsley was educated in the chapel's schoolroom. In 1936 a new Methodist church was opened in the upper village, and services were transferred away from the chapel.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The lower floor of the Old Chapel is currently in use as a cafe and giftshop, and the upper floor (formed from the gallery area) is now the Swell Cinema.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.4311, -0.5327
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Fylingdales
- Postcode
- YO22 4SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Ruswarp — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979564 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Old Chapel, Robin Hood's Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Former chapel (geograph 5594060).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Chapel?
- The Old Chapel is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 4SQ), in the parish of Fylingdales.
- What is The Old Chapel?
- The Old Chapel — Grade II listed church in Robin Hood's Bay, Fylingdales, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Old Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Ruswarp, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 4SQ.
- Is The Old Chapel a listed building?
- The Old Chapel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Old Chapel a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Chapel is part of the Robin Hood's Bay: Maw Wyke to Beast Cliff SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Old Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, The Old Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Old Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Ruswarp, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 4SQ.