Chapels · South West England
Union Chapel With Railings
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Union Chapel With Railings — chapel in Berkeley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney · 5.5 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Union Chapel With Railings is a chapel in the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.5 km away.
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Official information
Dr Jenner's House is the former home of Edward Jenner, the pioneer of vaccination. Visitors can explore the house, gardens, and the Temple of Vaccinia, which served as the first vaccination clinic. The site offers insights into Jenner's life and the impact of his discoveries on modern medicine.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Union Chapel With Railings is a Grade II listed chapel located in the West Midlands. It is part of the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is designated under the RAMSAR Convention for its important wetland habitat.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6914, -2.4591
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Berkeley
- Postcode
- GL13 9BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Phone
- +44 1453 810631
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 5.5 km
- Opening
- Sunday to Wednesday, 11am - 4pm; closed for private events on specific dates
- Official site
- jennermuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26516319 (CC0)
- commons: Union Chapel, Berkeley - geograph.org.uk - 1440588.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Union Chapel With Railings?
- Union Chapel With Railings is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13 9BN), in the parish of Berkeley.
- What is Union Chapel With Railings?
- Union Chapel With Railings — chapel in Berkeley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Union Chapel With Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL13 9BN.
- Is Union Chapel With Railings a listed building?
- Union Chapel With Railings is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Union Chapel With Railings a protected site?
- Yes — Union Chapel With Railings is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Union Chapel With Railings free to visit?
- Yes, Union Chapel With Railings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Union Chapel With Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13 9BN.