Heritage Open Days - Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel
Type:Heritage Open Day
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 1UR
About
An unspoilt 17th Century Chapel featuring original pews, altar and organ..
The Chapel has stood since 1694 and is the oldest non-conformist chapel in the whole of Derbyshire. It is a quiet retreat on the smart thoroughfare of Elder Way.
It has a historical graveyard with many notable town figures remembered and the oldest grave dates to 1705.
Inside you will find the unspoiled beauty of woodwork and magnificent stained glass with many historical items on display. A collection of Pearson's pottery and a unique model of the chapel from 1972 will also be on display.
Members of the Chapel will welcome you and provide light refreshments.
There is a superb history of the Chapel leaflet available for a small charge.
Guide Prices
Admission free
Booking not required
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access - Partial wheelchair access
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Children welcome - Activities for children
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Public toilets
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Chapel is in Chesterfield town centre and there are many nearby car parks. The directions below are to the nearest car park.
Opposite the Premier Inn and next door to the Co-op Bank. Look for the black railings.
From North/South Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep to right hand lane and go straight on through traffic lights and round back of 'Crooked Spire' Church. Select right hand lane and go straight on at 1st and 2nd set of traffic lights, approaching large roundabout with car park in middle. Keep to right hand lane and turn right into car park (Holywell Cross).
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At traffic lights select left lane and go straight on. Keep in left lane and, at roundabout take first exit (Lordsmill Street). Move to right hand lane then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 10 minute walk away
Any bus to Chesterfield town centre