Chapel Talks – Christ Church Chapel, Preston

Join Conservation and Collections Manager, Heather Davis, for a rare chance to step inside the extraordinary chapel designed in the spirit of 1960s modernism. Discover its heritage, design and role within County Hall, while uncovering stories of the people who have found reflection, comfort and community within this unique civic chapel over the years.

Places must be pre-booked and are limited to 40 per talk. Entrance via Bow Lane.

Saturday 19th September
10.45am – 11.15am – talk 1
12.35pm – 13.05pm – talk 2
14.15pm – 14.45pm – talk 3

Additional talks in the Council Chamber and tours of Lancashire Archives also available at our event on Saturday 20th September - see booking link for details.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10.45 12.35 and 14.15

Location & directions

Christ Church Chapel, Fishergate Hill, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8XJ

Directions:

Christ Church Chapel, Preston PR1 8XJ (Entrance via Bow Lane). Public Transport We encourage all attendees to use public transport where possible. The nearest rail station is Preston, which is less than a 5-minute walk. Preston Bus Station is a 10-15 minute walk. Use the Preston Journey Planner here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/ Parking A limited number of pay and display spaces are available on Pitt Street. The closest alternative car park is Fishergate Shopping Centre (PR1 8HJ) 780 spaces, this car park is privately operated, and charges apply.

Contact on day:

Lynn Chadwick

Telephone number:

+447952819030

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Booking is not essential, but please pre-book to ensure your place.

Booking contact name:

Lynn Chadwick

Booking telephone number:

+441772533489

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=4164613

Booking opens:

13 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

We will do our best to fulfil your requirements to allow you to fully participate in this event. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know as you book your space or speak to staff on arrival if you need any assistance. Christ Church Chapel is accessible for wheelchair users when entering via Bow Lane reception – please ask staff on arrival to be directed via the appropriate route.

Additional information

Max number of people:

40

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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