Effingham Methodist Chapel

The Wesleyan Chapel was built from local flint and bricks in 1854 by Non-Conformists who used to worship on Effingham Common in the 1840s.

Expect a warm welcome and plenty to see and do including:
- An exhibition about Chapel & village history, including local heroes Admiral Lord Howard of Effingham and inventor Sir Barnes Wallis of Dambusters fame.
- A display about the 40th anniversary of Bill Walker's discovery of Surrey dinosaur Baryonyx in a local clay-pit, plus more fossils, and meteorites will also be available.
- Crafts and quizzes.
- RSPB display.
- Tea, coffee and home made cakes

Part of the Effingham/Little Bookham Heritage Open Day Group, with properties that can all be visited by walking the Effingham Heritage Trail and Bishop's Walk (printed copies available at venues). Heritage Board sited at shopping parade on The Street. Other group members open in Effingham - Effingham Golf Club (formerly Effingham House), Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (parking available) and St Lawrence Church. In Little Bookham all properties have parking available and are All Saints Church, Manor House School (formerly the Manor House) and the ancient Tithe Barn (with local history displays and refreshments) . These properties open only on Saturday 14th September - check their entries for hours of opening.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

10.00 to 17.00

Saturday 14 September:

10.00 to 17.00

Location & directions

Effingham Methodist Chapel, Chapel Hill, Effingham, Surrey, KT24 5NB

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Toilets not wheel chair accessible

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