The Chapel has a severe beauty. It is stone cold in winter but has a wonderful atmosphere. Many generations have prayed, worshipped and sang there and their presence can almost be felt. A wonderful ancient house of prayer
Jan Geerts
Nice little town. I take part in Sacred Harp singing and we have an annual gathering there. Nearby is the oldest quaker meeting house in the country, lucky that we could visit it and sing a few songs inside.
David Mcintosh175 days ago
Was there yesterday, tried to phone the key keeper… no reply by phone… all locked up… feel cheated as I’m a EH member! a card reader to enter would not go a miss
Peter Williams206 days ago
Travelled a considerable distance to see this English Heritage gem - only to find both gates padlocked and only a contact telephone number on the gate. "Ring the number for a key" but the phone was not answered.
Melanie Plumley236 days ago
The 18th century comes to life as one wanders around.
Sheridan Payne359 days ago
I was born within sight of the beautiful olde world village that used to be next to this great survivor. The chapel was originally built because of a wonderful revival in nearby Dean. They were then led to move to Goodshaw, and built this chapel. Their singing was glorious ; they had a small orchestra, and the women used to wear local flowers in their lapels when they came for worship. The worship was both sacred and dynamic, in spite of the cold conditions in winter! Most of the old village was sadly demolished in the 1970's, to make way for a proposed road bypass (that never came!), but a few of the old buildings remain, such as this old Chapel, the old vicarage, the old White Horse Inn, the old farm and also St Mary's Church. If the old village had survived, it would now be one of the most beautiful preserved villages in England, complete with stunning views over the hills. This chapel is special, and is like stepping back in time to those early days. Well worth a special visit, but you will need to contact the local key-holder for an appointment to view the chapel and the graveyard.
Peter Allcock1 year ago
West Gallery Carol Service followed by mince 🥧 and "mulled wine 🍷 ".
Phil Lawson2 years ago
Exceptional example of chapel with brilliant commentary from the keyholder. Well worth a visit.
Most of the old village was sadly demolished in the 1970's, to make way for a proposed road bypass (that never came!), but a few of the old buildings remain, such as this old Chapel, the old vicarage, the old White Horse Inn, the old farm and also St Mary's Church. If the old village had survived, it would now be one of the most beautiful preserved villages in England, complete with stunning views over the hills.
This chapel is special, and is like stepping back in time to those early days. Well worth a special visit, but you will need to contact the local key-holder for an appointment to view the chapel and the graveyard.