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St. Chads Church, Greengate St., Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2HP
St Chad's church in the centre of Stafford has a rich history due to both the care and sometimes neglect of the people who have come to worship there. But who were these people? Visiting the church you can find some of the answers. Some names, like the founder of the church are written in stone, others are only known by the skilled stone work they created. Some who lived centuries ago are famous, like Izaac Walton author of "The Compleat Angler" in the C17th, the well known Victorian Architect Sir George Gilbert Scott who drew the plans for the restoration of the church ,or the more locally recognised Henry Turkington, a generous benefactor in the early 20th century. Others are simply known through our Parish Records but lived ordinary lives in the parish, working in local trades and attending the church for worship.
As for its name - you will also be able to find out about the life of St Chad himself.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 10:00 -11:45
- Saturday 12 September:
- 10:00- 16:00
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 10:00-11:45 12:30-14:00
- Friday 18 September:
- 10:00-11:45
- Saturday 19 September:
- 10:00-14:30
Location & directions
St. Chads Church, Greengate St., Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2HP
- Directions:
- St Chad's Church is situated in the pedestrianised town centre. From the railway station use the pedestian crossing to enter the stunning Victoria Park. Cross the white bridge over the river, turn right, passing the bowling green on your left and Albert's cafe on right and leave the park through the gate by the mill wheel. Cross the road at the zebra crossing in front of you and turn right along the pavement and walk until you reach a mini roundabout where you turn left onto Greengate Street. St Chad's church is on the right, set back opposite the Swan Hotel. There are several car parks available. The nearest are the Waterfront Carpark accessed from the Queensway ring road or the basement carpark under the Riverside shopping mall, accessed from the Queensway via South Walls. If using what3words - ashes.long.pull will take you to the gate!
- Contact on day:
- Helen Huguet
- Telephone number:
- +447707069101
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Access to St Chad's is only available from the West Door ,Greengate St. There are three steps to get into the building and unfortunately the only ramp available has to be put in place as required. It is heavy, wide and steep without handrails. It will be put in place at the wardens discression and used at your own risk. Please phone in advance if required.
Additional information
St Chad's is a living church with regular services. The times listed as open are around the times of services so please be aware that tours and the exhibitions will not be available during services. The refreshments mentioned are limited to drinks and biscuits/cakes as the church does not have kitchen fascilities.
- Max number of people:
- 6
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
