Wainsgate Chapel

Join us for Building Wainsgate – a day packed with hands-on activities, a walk, a talk, and tours that bring the story of this extraordinary chapel to life. Conservation architect Bernadette Bone and sculptor Hannah Honeywill will lead creative workshops for all ages, from architectural rubbings and model-making to reimagining Wainsgate’s past, present, and future. Landscape historian and environmental philosopher Paul Knights will lead a unique walk in the local area, artist and poet Winston Plowes will be creating a beautiful piece of land art in the graveyard, and young ambassadors will offer guided tours. A slideshow and new QR code trail will uncover hidden details of the building, and Bernadette will share insights into its unique architecture and restoration. There’ll be a relaxed café space, heritage displays, and plenty of chances to get involved, imagine, and help shape Wainsgate’s living history.

There may be an opportunity to hear the organ being played - please ring to confirm.

Refreshments will be available - hot and cold drinks and a selection of delicious homemade cakes.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

11.00am - 5.00pm

Location & directions

Wainsgate Chapel, Wainsgate Lane, Old Town, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8SU

Directions:

The chapel is 100 metres up the unmade Wainsgate Lane, opposite the junction of Old Town Mill Lane and the road into Old Town from Pecket Well (Akroyd Lane / Parrock lane). It is possible to park in Old Town Mill Lane or Parrock Lane, but there is only limited parking for disabled visitors adjacent to the chapel. There is an hourly bus service from Hebden Bridge, Service No 595 from Hebden Bridge Railway Station or Commerical Street - the bus drops you at the bottom of Wainsgate Lane.

Contact on day:

Charlie Morrissey

Telephone number:

+447786061200

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is ramped access to the ground floor of the chapel and Sunday school, a wheelchair accessible toilet and baby-changing table. Cars need to be parked in Old Town Mill Lane or Parrock Lane, at the bottom of the lane leading to the chapel. Disabled Visitors may park in the parking bay just opposite the church. There is a bus service from Hebden Bridge to Old Town (595, hourly), that stops at the end of Wainsgate Lane.

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