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St. Werburgh’s Church opening

Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QJ

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

A chance to drop in and visit St. Werburgh's Church from Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September at 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Come and listen to a talk on the history of the church on Wednesday 16 September at 2.00pm.

St. Werburgh Church

St. Werburgh Church

St. Werburgh Church High Altar showing Great War Decorations

Completed in 1875, a fine example of Thirteenth Century Early English style, by Edmund Kirby. Refurbished in 2002. Stained glass windows. Much acclaimed 3 manual Binns/Sixsmith organ installed in 2004.

View displays of artefacts, details or information inside the church, illustrating how the church evolved from its beginnings in secret masses said in houses on Foregate to the eventual completion of building St. Werburgh’s Church.
There will be stewards on hand to answer questions.

On Wednesday 16 September there will be a free drop in talk/presentation by Ann Marie Curtis, about the process of “Building St. Werburgh’s” from 2.00pm - 2.50pm.

Timings

Monday 14 September:
Open:1300-1500
Tuesday 15 September:
Open:1300-1500
Wednesday 16 September:
Open -1300-1500 Talk: 1400-1450
Thursday 17 September:
Open:1300-1500
Friday 18 September:
Open:1300-1500

Location & directions

Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QJ

Directions:
Grosvenor Park Road runs from the Bars roundabout to the Grosvenor Park. What3Word Location:///sits.energy.given

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Fully accessible. Ramp for wheelchair entry. Flat space within the church.

Additional information

Max number of people:
100

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