Ripley School Chapel, Lancaster

#39 among attractions in Lancaster

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Ripley School Chapel is part of what is now the Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, located in Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is considered to be of architectural importance and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. ()

Built: 1886 (138 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 54°2'23"N, 2°48'2"W

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Day trips

Ripley School Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ashton Memorial, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Priory.

0.9 miNE
View point, Memorial, Neo-baroque architecture
Ashton Memorial, Lancaster
22 min walk • The Ashton Memorial is a folly in Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire, England built between 1907 and 1909 by the millionaire industrialist Lord Ashton in memory of his second wife, Jessy, at a cost of £87,000.
0.7 miN
Museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
19 min walk • Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune.
0.6 miNE
Catholic cathedral for services and events
Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster
15 min walk • Lancaster Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral Church of St Peter and Saint Peter's Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.
0.8 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Lancaster Priory, Lancaster
21 min walk • Lancaster Priory, formally the Priory Church of St Mary, is the Church of England parish church of the city of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is located near Lancaster Castle and since 1953 has been designated a Grade I listed building. It is in the deanery of Lancaster, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the Diocese of Blackburn.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster
19 min walk • The Judges' Lodgings, formerly a town house and now a museum, is located between Church Street and Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
1 miN
Museum, Military museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster
26 min walk • The Custom House, Lancaster is a grade II* listed building located on St Georges Quay, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The architect was Richard Gillow of the Gillow furniture making family. Designed in 1764 for the Port Commissioners, it was used for its original purpose until 1882 when the Customs were transferred to Barrow-in-Furness.
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Queen Victoria Memorial, Lancaster
15 min walk • The Queen Victoria Memorial in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, is a Grade II* listed building. It stands in the centre of Dalton Square, Lancaster facing Lancaster Town Hall.
0.5 miN
City hall
Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster
14 min walk • Lancaster Town Hall is a municipal building in Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
The Dukes, Lancaster
18 min walk • The Dukes is a theatre in Lancaster, England. It is the county's only producing theatre venue, and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Grand Theatre, Lancaster
19 min walk • The Grand Theatre in Lancaster, England is one of the oldest theatres in England and the third oldest in Britain, having been in near continuous use since 1782. Though it was seen numerous extensions and alterations, much of the original stone has survived.
0.5 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Paul's Church, Lancaster
12 min walk • St Paul's Church is in Scotforth, a suburb of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Lancaster, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and Morecambe, and the diocese of Blackburn.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ripley School Chapel?

Nearby attractions include St Thomas' Church, Lancaster (12 min walk), St Paul's Church, Lancaster (12 min walk), The Adult College, Lancaster (12 min walk), Windermere House, Lancaster (14 min walk).

How to get to Ripley School Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ripley School Chapel:

Bus

Ripley St Thomas School • Lines: 487, 89 (1 min walk)
Sulby Drive • Lines: 1, 1A, 2X, 40, 40A, 41, 42, 4X (5 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (18 min walk)