Gadfield Elm Chapel, Lowbands, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Details

Accessibility

"There is free car parking on site and disabled access to the ground floor."

Brief description

"Gadfield Elm Chapel, in Worcestershire, was of great significance in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles, acting as the focal point of Church activity for thousands of Latter-day Saints until the majority emigrated to the USA to fulfil their dream of building a new Zion in the United States of America. In 1840 President Brigham Young preached at Gadfield Elm which, at the time, was the only Latter-day Saint chapel in the world. Today it is the oldest Mormon chapel in the world still standing and the last surviving memorial to the United Brethren."

Address

Gadfield Elm, Nr. Pendock off B4208

Email

Phone

Website

https://uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/gadfield-elm-chapel

Directions

"The shortest distance from the M50 to the chapel, using the most suitable route, is 4.2 miles from exit 2 of the motorway.  Turn south on to A417.  Take the second left (east) towards Pendock.  At the crossroads in Pendock, turn right (south) on B4208 towards Staunton.  After a mile or so the road turns very sharply right, then, before the road bends sharply left, take the side road straight ahead.  The chapel is 100 metres along the lane.

This route avoids the very narrow lanes through Lowbands. There is free car parking on site and disabled access to the ground floor."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"The grounds are open all year round.  The chapel is usually staffed on the following days :

Wednesdays from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Sundays from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m.

To arrange a visit outside these times please telephone 01452 840576. The chapel does not have a mains water supply and the toilet facilities are very limited."

Transport

Amenities

"The chapel does not have a mains water supply and the toilet facilities are very limited."