Wainsgate Chapel

A chance to see inside the chapel, explore the extensive burial ground and to uncover some of its history by using your smartphone with our QR code trail. Volunteers will be on hand to help you explore all of the different aspects of Wainsgate's heritage, including archival recordings, images and music.

In line with the theme of Routes - Networks - Connections we willl be telling the stories of some of the people associated with Wainsgate who moved here from far afield and those who moved away and died far from their birthplace. There will also be creative writing and map making workshops (for all ages) exploring the theme of routes and pathways.

Wainsgate is closely associated with the eminent Baptist preacher, theologian and author John Fawcett, who is buried in the graveyard. The interior of the chapel features an ornate marble and alabaster pulpit, stained glass windows by Powell Bros. of Leeds, and an impressive 1891 organ by Wordsworth & Co. A guidebook will be available.

There will be an opportunity to hear the organ being played by renowned organist Darius Battiwalla - from 3pm.

Refreshments will be available - hot and cold drinks and a selection of delicious homemade cakes.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 15 September:

11.00am - 5.00pm

Location & directions

Wainsgate Chapel, Wainsgate Lane, Old Town, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8SU

Directions:

The chapel is 100 metres up the unmade Wainsgate Lane, opposite the junction of Old Town Mill Lane and the road into Old Town from Pecket Well (Akroyd Lane / Parrock lane). It is possible to park in Old Town Mill Lane or Parrock Lane, but there is only limited parking for disabled visitors adjacent to the chapel. There is an hourly bus service from Hebden Bridge, Service No 595 from Hebden Bridge Railway Station or Commerical Street - the bus drops you at the bottom of Wainsgate Lane.

Contact on day:

Chris Barnett

Telephone number:

+447761547328

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is ramped access to the ground floor of the chapel and Sunday school, a wheelchair accessible toilet and baby-changing table. Cars need to be parked in Old Town Mill Lane or Parrock Lane, at the bottom of the lane leading to the chapel. Disabled Visitors may park in the parking bay just opposite the church. There is a bus service from Hebden Bridge to Old Town (595, hourly), that stops at the end of Wainsgate Lane.

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