Essex Street Chapel, London

#551 among attractions in London

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Essex Street Chapel, also known as Essex Church, is a Unitarian place of worship in London. It was the first church in England set up with this doctrine, and was established when Dissenters still faced legal threat. As the birthplace of British Unitarianism, Essex Street has particularly been associated with social reformers and theologians. The congregation moved west in the 19th century, allowing the building to be turned into the headquarters for the British and Foreign Unitarian Association and the Sunday School Association. These evolved into the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, the umbrella organisation for British Unitarianism, which is still based on the same site, in an office building called Essex Hall. This article deals with the buildings, the history, and the current church, based in Kensington. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'32"N, 0°11'37"W

Address

112 Palace Gardens TerraceKensington and Chelsea (Campden)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7221 6514

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

Nearby attractions include: Kensington Palace, Notting Hill Gate, Westbourne Grove, Statue of William III.

~1850 ftSE
Royal museum in state residence
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~780 ftW
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Notting Hill Gate, London
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0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Westbourne Grove, London
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0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of William III, London
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~780 ftS
Nightlife
The Churchill Arms, London
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~1120 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Kensington Church Street, London
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0.5 miNE
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Whiteleys, London
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~1560 ftSE
Palace
Nottingham Cottage, London
8 min walk • Nottingham Cottage is a house in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. As a grace-and-favour property, the house has been frequently occupied by members of the British royal family, as well as staff and employees.
~240 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Notting Hill Arts Club, London
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~1120 ftNE
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~1290 ftE
Park
Elfin Oak, London
7 min walk • The Elfin Oak is the stump of a 900-year-old oak tree located in Kensington Gardens, London, carved and painted to look as though elves, gnomes, fairies and small animals are living in its bark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Essex Street Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Bayswater, London (2 min walk), Rowley Gallery, London (4 min walk), Kensington Palace Gardens, London (5 min walk), Coronet Theatre, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Essex Street Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Essex Street Chapel:

Bus

Palace Gardens Terrace / Notting Hill Gate • Lines: 27, 28, 328, 452, 52, 70, N27, N28, N31 (1 min walk)
Notting Hill Gate Station • Lines: 148, 27, 28, 328, 452, 52, 70, 94, N207, N27, N28, N31, Tube (2 min walk)

Metro

Notting Hill Gate • Lines: Central, Circle, District (4 min walk)
Queensway • Lines: Central (8 min walk)

Train

London Paddington (23 min walk)
Shepherd's Bush (28 min walk)