Upper Brook Street Chapel, Manchester

Name: Upper Brook Street Chapel
Address: 43 Upper Brook St, Manchester, M13 9JU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7494 492632

#135 among attractions in Manchester

Gothic Revival architecture, Church

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Facts and practical information

The Upper Brook Street Chapel, also known as the Islamic Academy, the Unitarian Chapel and the Welsh Baptist Chapel, is a former chapel with an attached Sunday School on the east side of Upper Brook Street, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Greater Manchester, England. It is said to be the first neogothic Nonconformist chapel, having been constructed for the British Unitarians between 1837 and 1839, at the very beginning of the reign of Queen Victoria. It was designed by Sir Charles Barry, later architect of the Palace of Westminster. ()

Completed: 1839 (185 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 53°28'9"N, 2°13'53"W

Address

43 Upper Brook StArdwickManchester M13 9JU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 7494 492632

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Day trips

Upper Brook Street Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester Museum, Whitworth Art Gallery, Cornerhouse.

~870 ftW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester
5 min walk • The Manchester Aquatics Centre is a renowned swimming facility located in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. Established for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, this premier aquatic venue has since become a cornerstone for both competitive swimming and community...
~1220 ftSW
Key ethnography and natural history venue
Manchester Museum, Manchester
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester, the Manchester Museum stands as a beacon of knowledge and culture in this bustling UK city. This esteemed institution, part of the University of Manchester, offers a diverse collection that spans natural history, archaeology...
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester's academic corridor, the Whitworth Art Gallery stands as a cultural beacon, inviting art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike to explore its rich collections. Established in 1889 as part of the University of Manchester, the Whitworth...
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
14 min walk • Cornerhouse was a centre for cinema and the contemporary visual arts next to Oxford Road Station on Oxford Street, Manchester, England which was active from 1985–2015. It had three floors of art galleries, three cinemas, a bookshop, a bar and a café bar.
0.4 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester
10 min walk • The O₂ Apollo Manchester is a concert venue in Ardwick Green, Manchester, England. It is a Grade II listed building, with a capacity of 3,500.
0.6 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
17 min walk • Cruz 101 is a nightclub and music venue situated in Manchester's Gay Village which is centred on Canal Street, England. It is one of the most popular and longest-running gay clubs in Greater Manchester, often boasting itself as Manchester's Favourite Gay Venue.
0.5 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Warehouse Project, Manchester
14 min walk • The Warehouse Project is a series of club nights organised in Greater Manchester, England, since 2006. Unlike most other clubs, it has a limited seasonal approach rather than running all year.
0.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Manchester
15 min walk • The Palace Theatre, Manchester, is one of the main theatres in Manchester, England. It is situated on Oxford Street, on the north-east corner of the intersection with Whitworth Street.
0.4 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Academy, Manchester
11 min walk • The Manchester Academy is composed of four concert venues, located on the campus of the University of Manchester, in Manchester, England. The four venues are: Academy 1, 2 and 3 and Club Academy.
~1750 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Manchester
9 min walk • The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus on Oxford Road, Manchester, England was designed by Joseph A. Hansom and built between 1869 and 1871. The tower, designed by Adrian Gilbert Scott, was erected in 1928 in memory of Fr Bernard Vaughan, SJ.
0.6 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Rafters, Manchester
15 min walk • Rafters, later known as Jilly's, was a nightclub located in St. James Buildings, Oxford Street, Manchester, England. Some well-known bands played concerts at Rafters in the 1970s and 1980s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Upper Brook Street Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Manchester Museum, Manchester (6 min walk), Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester (6 min walk), Chorlton-on-Medlock Town Hall, Manchester (7 min walk), University of Manchester, Manchester (7 min walk).

How to get to Upper Brook Street Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Upper Brook Street Chapel:

Bus

Upper Brook Street/Booth Street East • Lines: 50 (1 min walk)
Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / University Shopping Centre • Lines: 15, 191, 197, 42, 42B, 42C, 53 (5 min walk)

Tram

Piccadilly • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (14 min walk)
St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (20 min walk)

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (14 min walk)
Manchester Piccadilly (15 min walk)