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Fairfield Moravian Settlement

Fairfield Moravian Church, 29 Fairfield Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 6AD

  • 13 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking preferred
  • | Other / Multiple

Fairfield Moravian Church and Settlement are of unique importance nationally, being the largest of its kind in Britain. It has been made into a Conservation Area with all of its buildings listed as being of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

The Moravian Settlement at Fairfield was founded in 1785 as a self-sufficient religious community. Although much of the surrounding area has changed substantially, the Settlement and its buildings retain much of their original character; it is a unique gem. Guided tours, museums, exhibitions and refreshments are available. As visited by Michael Portillo on Great British Railway Journeys in series 8 and more recently used as a filming location for the popular TV series Peaky Blinders and the film Mrs Lowry & Son.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
1300- 1700. Tours: 1300, 1330, 1400, 1430, 1500, 1530 & 1600

Location & directions

Fairfield Moravian Church, 29 Fairfield Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 6AD

Directions:
Please park in Fairfield High School for Girls off A635 up to end of Fairfield Avenue Post Code M43 6ED
Contact on day:
Karel Lees
Telephone number:
+447786283282

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Although booking is not essential, it helps us manage the number of visitors on the tours.
Booking contact name:
Janet Warr
Booking telephone number:
+441613700132
Booking email:
[email protected]

Accessibility details

If you are disabled please let us know when you are booking so directions can be given to you where to park to make it more accessible

Additional information

There is also a museum on site which will be open free of charge.

Max number of people:
35
Estimated duration:
45 minute(s)

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