Unitarian Meeting House

The oldest non-conformist meeting house/chapel in N. Staffordshire, still serving a faith community to this day. Built in 1717 in the shadow of the Parish Church (St Giles), the original building dated c. 1650 and was burnt down by a rioting mob. Attended by master potter Josiah Wedgwood and Joseph Priestley: chemist, theologian and discoverer of oxygen.
Charles Darwin is also known to have visited.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

11:00 - 16:00

Location & directions

Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2UA

Directions:

We are located next to St. Giles Church.

Contact on day:

Trevor Woodward

Telephone number:

+447913566748

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Partial disabled access - assistance will be given when needed.

Additional information

Musicians connected with the Chapel will be in attendance during the stated opening hours (subject to availability), & appropriate live music will be provided at intervals during the day, free as part of the event and for the enjoyment of visitors.

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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