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Union Chapel

Union Chapel, 19b Compton Terrace, Islington, London, Greater London, N1 2UN

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

On the 20th September, Grade I & II* listed Union Chapel opens its doors with free guided tours, self-guided tours for both children and grown-ups, and an organ recital on the world famous 1877 Willis organ powered by water hydraulics.

Join us for a packed morning of activities including:

Self-guided tours: Walk within our walls to discover our Grade I & II* buildings, unique organ, 200+ year legacy, and plans for the future. Drop-in between 0945 and 1400, no booking required.

Children's self-guided tours: Become a detective and discover our building and history through a self-guided tour and activity sheet. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Guided Tours: Learn more about our history, ongoing building conservation, and the stage that has hosted global artists. Tours will start at 1000, 1100 and 1200 - free but booking required.

Organ Recital: A lunchtime treat from Union Chapel's organ students and their tutor and acclaimed concert organist Jeremiah Stephenson. Free concert at 1300 in the Chapel, all are welcome.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
Guided Tours 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00, Organ Recital 13:00

Location & directions

Union Chapel, 19b Compton Terrace, Islington, London, Greater London, N1 2UN

Contact on day:
Clare Spollen
Telephone number:
+442072261686

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Free tickets for our guided tours must be booked in advance here: https://unionchapel.org.uk/projects/news-views/union-chapel-open-day-2025 Self-guided tours do not require booking.
Booking telephone number:
+442072261686
Booking website:
https://unionchapel.org.uk/projects/news-views/union-chapel-open-day-2025
Booking opens:
20 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Some elements of the guided tour may include walking up a flight of stairs.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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