Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield

Name: Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin
Address: Chantry Bridge, Wakefield, United Kingdom

#13 among attractions in Wakefield

Church, Gothic architecture

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The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield, is a chantry chapel in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, and is designated a Grade I Listed building by English Heritage. It is located south of the city centre on the medieval bridge over the River Calder. It is the only survivor of four chantries in Wakefield and the oldest and most ornate of the surviving bridge chapels in England. Others are at St Ives, Rotherham, Derby and Bradford-on-Avon. The chapel has had three west fronts, the original medieval façade having been removed to Kettlethorpe Hall in 1832. The medieval bridge is a scheduled ancient monument. ()

Coordinates: 53°40'34"N, 1°29'20"W

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Chantry BridgeWakefield EastWakefield United Kingdom

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Day trips

Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trinity Walk, Sandal Castle, The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield Cathedral.

0.7 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Trinity Walk, Wakefield
17 min walk • Trinity Walk is a shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. England.
1.2 miS
Ruined 15th-century fortress with tours
Sandal Castle, Wakefield
32 min walk • Sandal Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Sandal Magna, a suburb of the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, overlooking the River Calder. It was the site of royal intrigue and the setting for a scene in one of William Shakespeare's plays.
~480 ftW
Striking, bright contemporary gallery
The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield
3 min walk • The Hepworth Wakefield is an art museum in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, which opened on 21 May 2011. The gallery is situated on the south side of the River Calder and takes its name from artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth who was born and educated in the city.
0.6 miNW
Anglican cathedral with community focus
Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield
15 min walk • Wakefield Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, is a co-equal Anglican cathedral with Bradford and Ripon Cathedrals, in the Diocese of Leeds and a seat of the Bishop of Leeds.
0.9 miW
Park
Thornes Park, Wakefield
23 min walk • Thornes Park is a large public park situated close to the centre of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. Along with Clarence Park and Holmfield Park it forms a large parkland to the south west of the city.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Ridings Centre, Wakefield
13 min walk • The Ridings Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It opened on 17 October 1983. The pioneering centre was a UK first and subsequently served as a template for many shopping centres throughout the UK.
0.7 miNW
City hall
County Hall, Wakefield
19 min walk • County Hall or West Riding County Hall stands at the corner of Bond Street and Cliff Parade in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is the main headquarters of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield
19 min walk • The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a theatre in Wakefield, England, which dates back to 1894. The theatre was originally known as the Theatre Royal and Opera House and dates back to the 1770s.
0.9 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Austin's Church, Wakefield
24 min walk • St Austin's Church is a Roman Catholic Church building in Wakefield, England. It is situated where Northgate Road meets Marsh Way close to the city centre. It was founded in 1827 by the Society of Jesus and is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Wakefield Museum, Wakefield
19 min walk • Wakefield Museum is a local museum in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, north England, covering the history of the city of Wakefield and the local area from prehistoric times onwards.
1 miNE
Canal
Barnsley Canal, Wakefield
27 min walk • The Barnsley Canal is a canal that ran from Barnby Basin, through Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England to a junction with the Aire and Calder Navigation near Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It was built in the 1790s, to provide a transport link from coal reserves at Barnsley to a wider market.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin?

Nearby attractions include The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield (3 min walk), Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield (15 min walk), Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield (19 min walk), Wakefield Museum, Wakefield (19 min walk).

How to get to Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin:

Bus

Bridge Street Tootal Street • Lines: Wcb (2 min walk)
Bridge Street Doncaster Road • Lines: 110, 444, 446 (3 min walk)

Train

Wakefield Kirkgate (5 min walk)
Wakefield Westgate (21 min walk)