St.Chads Church
St.Chads Church
4.6
Monday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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DaveBAmersham
Little Chalfont, UK1,365 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Visited on a day trip, was met in the foyer by a reverend who told me there was a Organ Recital taking place within the church so my wife and I went in to sit and listen. Amazing experience to hear a pipe organ being played by a obviously very proficient musician.
Four pieces of classical music was played in total, not my usual choice of music but nevertheless a very moving experience. The acoustics were fantastic. Following the Recital we looked around the church which contained beautiful stained glass windows and interesting Religious artifacts. Unusual church In the fact it is circular in design, the only other such designed church is in London. Well worth a visit.
Four pieces of classical music was played in total, not my usual choice of music but nevertheless a very moving experience. The acoustics were fantastic. Following the Recital we looked around the church which contained beautiful stained glass windows and interesting Religious artifacts. Unusual church In the fact it is circular in design, the only other such designed church is in London. Well worth a visit.
Written 7 June 2022
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Chesterfieldsunshine
Bolsover, UK128 contributions
Dec 2019
A lovely church and so unusual. We went Christmas week when it was displaying the Christmas trees it was wonderful can highly recommend you visit at Christmas. We walked along the river looking at the church on top of the hill a most impressive sight. The entrance to the church is under the tower then into the circular part of the building the pews are curved which was most unusual.
Written 7 January 2020
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KMV_traveller
Oxford, UK15 contributions
Sept 2021
I went to a lunchtime concert here but it was also a church I wanted to visit. It is very interesting architecturally, being round and elegant. It is also placed at a focal point for the huge park in Shrewsbury. The concert was one of a series of free (optional collection) lunchtime concerts and was excellent - a very good mezzo-soprano with a wide repertoire. A sandwich lunch in the church hall was also free (donations requested). Altogether, a delightful post-lockdown experience.
Written 19 September 2021
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,694 contributions
Sept 2021 • Solo
St Chad's Church is next to Quarry Park and is in the city centre.
It has a curved chapel and is worth entering yo admire the beautiful stained glass windows and architecture.
Really beautiful and a great place to pause and reflect.
It has a curved chapel and is worth entering yo admire the beautiful stained glass windows and architecture.
Really beautiful and a great place to pause and reflect.
Written 26 September 2021
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Win Task
Bedford, UK2,660 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
Visited this church while out for a walk because it's round shape catching my eyes. It's one of very few round churches in UK.
Charles Darwin was baptised in this church in 1809. This church was found in Saxon times.
Had a walk at the back to find a famous Scrooge's grave. Btw staff of the church was very nice, friendly and polite specially the old chap on door who have us idea of visiting interest points and walk around for that. There been rehearsal going on for Sunday services which was very awesome.
Charles Darwin was baptised in this church in 1809. This church was found in Saxon times.
Had a walk at the back to find a famous Scrooge's grave. Btw staff of the church was very nice, friendly and polite specially the old chap on door who have us idea of visiting interest points and walk around for that. There been rehearsal going on for Sunday services which was very awesome.
Written 7 July 2024
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Caroline H
Manchester, UK134 contributions
May 2021
Traveled 80 miles to see the grave of Scrooge not real but as I love Christmas it was a must. It’s said it was opened Monday Wednesday
We went Monday but the grave yard was locked. A lady outside said it was locked for COVID-19. It’s the only grave yard I’ve seen locked
We went Monday but the grave yard was locked. A lady outside said it was locked for COVID-19. It’s the only grave yard I’ve seen locked
Written 31 May 2021
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algernon204
London115 contributions
Mar 2020
The circular nave was not what I expected as the alter is at the east end, rather than in the centre, as in another church of similar design. It's worth studying the inscriptions round the walls for historical interest. Weekly lunchtime concerts are held; the organ was played when we attended.
Written 25 March 2020
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Cecil H
Shrewsbury, UK997 contributions
Dec 2019
Usually each year I get the opportunity to play in a concert in St Chads. It is a lovely venue, good acoustics. This year being in December, they had all the Christmas trees on show. It was lovely to play there and see the trees and all the lights.
It is a lovely building as well, plenty to hold the interest if you get the chance to wander around.
It is a lovely building as well, plenty to hold the interest if you get the chance to wander around.
Written 18 February 2020
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paul d
Leicester, UK190 contributions
Jan 2022
Refreshingly bright inside the church. Organist looked like the Phantom of the Opera sitting above the nave. Outside we looked with guidance from a volunteer for the gravestone (Film prop) of Ebenezer Scrooge. Still worth seeing..
Written 8 January 2022
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Edward
Santa Rosa, CA3,236 contributions
Dec 2022
This is a lovely and interesting Georgian church. It is notable primarily for two things: its round design and the "grave" of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old, worn tombstone cared with his name and used in the 1984 A Christmas Caro, which was filmed throughout Shrewsbury. The grave is easily found by a tree in the cemetery.
Written 6 May 2023
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