Historic churches · North West England
Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester
In or near Chester.
Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester — grade II listed church in Chester, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Welsh Presbyterian Church in Chester is located at postcode CH1 1HL and is accessible via Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1866. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Chester, UK". Coordinates: 53.1903°, -2.8876°.
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Heritage listing
The Welsh Presbyterian Church is in St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, England. The church was built in 1866, and designed by W. & G. Audsley of Liverpool. It is constructed with a yellow sandstone front, brick sides and rear, and a slate roof. The plan consists of a simple rectangle, with an apse at the east end, and a narrower single-storey narthex at the west (entrance) end. The narthex is supported by octagonal piers at the corners and two granite columns between them. On each side of the narthex is a lancet window. Above the narthex is a large rose window, with a lancet window above, and a cross finial on the gable. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
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 historical scenarios, and interact with unique displays related to health and disease.
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
The Welsh Presbyterian Church is in St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, England. The church was built in 1866, and designed by W. & G. Audsley of Liverpool. It is constructed with a yellow sandstone front, brick sides and rear, and a slate roof. The plan consists of a simple rectangle, with an apse at the east end, and a narrower single-storey narthex at the west (entrance) end. The narthex is supported by octagonal piers at the corners and two granite columns between them. On each side of the narthex is a lancet window. Above the narthex is a large rose window, with a lancet window above, and a cross finial on the gable. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The wall and the iron railings and gates in front of the church are included in the listing.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.1903, -2.8876
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 421219
- Established
- 1866
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last entry 5pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q7981969 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester 2019.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester?
- Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 1HL), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester?
- Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester — grade II listed church in Chester, UK.
- How do I get to Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 1HL.
- When was Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester built?
- Built or established in 1866.
- Is Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester a listed building?
- Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester a protected site?
- Yes — Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester free to visit?
- Yes, Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 1HL.