St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury

Name: St Chad's Church
Address: 1 St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury, SY1 1JX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1743 365478

#8 among attractions in Shrewsbury

Charles Darwin, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Georgian architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Chad's Church occupies a prominent position in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with its distinctive round shape and high tower it is a well-known landmark in the town. It faces The Quarry area of parkland, which slopes down to the River Severn. The church is a Grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°42'26"N, 2°45'33"W

Address

1 St Chad's TerraceShrewsbury SY1 1JX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1743 365478

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Day trips

St Chad's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, New Riverside, The Quarry Park.

0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
11 min walk • The Darwin Shopping Centre is the largest of the two main shopping centres in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, comprising approximately 17 per cent of the town centre's retail offer by leasable area.
~910 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons visitors with its rich collection and engaging exhibitions. Located in Shropshire, England, this museum offers a deep dive into the local...
~1390 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
New Riverside, Shrewsbury
7 min walk • New Riverside is a £150m shopping centre redevelopment project in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, which is planned to link the town's Pride Hill and Darwin centres and comprehensively redevelop the Riverside centre site.
~560 ftW
Body of water, Garden, Park
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
3 min walk • The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The park was created in 1719 and encompasses 29 acres.
~1100 ftE
11th-century castle and military museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
6 min walk • Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed.
~1320 ftSE
Spireless Roman Catholic cathedral
Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury
7 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara, commonly known as Shrewsbury Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England.
0.5 miE
Bridge, View point
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
13 min walk • The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774.
~1770 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury
9 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015.
~1130 ftW
Bridge
Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury
6 min walk • Porthill Bridge, also often referred to as Port Hill Footbridge, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It connects Porthill with the Quarry and the town centre.
~1060 ftNE
Monuments and statues
The Quantum Leap, Shrewsbury
6 min walk • The Quantum Leap is a sculpture situated next to the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was created to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of evolutionist Charles Darwin, who was born in the town in 1809.
~1080 ftN
Bridge
Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury
6 min walk • The Welsh Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct in the town of Shrewsbury, England, which crosses the River Severn. It connects Frankwell with the town centre. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Chad's Church?

Nearby attractions include The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury (3 min walk), Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, Shrewsbury (4 min walk), Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury (5 min walk), Town Walls Tower, Shrewsbury (5 min walk).

How to get to St Chad's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Chad's Church:

Bus

Shrewsbury Bus Station (10 min walk)
S • Lines: 409 (10 min walk)

Train

Shrewsbury (14 min walk)