Pontrobert Old Chapel, Powys. Open daily. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

Cars and minibuses can access the lane to the chapel, however coaches can not access this lane. There is a gravel surface to the chapel and two stone steps up into the building. There is a carpet/rug and flagstone flooring within. Benches and chairs are laid out to sit on inside.

This grade II listed building was first listed in 1953. It was built in 1800 as a Calvinistic Methodist chapel, with the adjoining cottage becoming the home of Rev'd John Hughes. In 1865 the building fell into disuse and and disrepair, but was restored in 1983 and reopened as the Centre for Christian Unity and Renewal in 1995. The original pulpit still remains.

Further Information:

Address:

Centre of Christian Unity and Renewal, Pontrobert, Meifod, Powys, SY22 6JA

Email:

None Available.

Phone:

01938 500631.

Website:

http://www.methodistheritage.org.uk/johnhughesmemorialchapel.htm

Opening Hours:

2023: Open Easter to the end of September, Tuesday-Thursday 2pm-5.00pm.

Directions:

Situated 4.4 miles W of Meifod, follow the A495 for approximately 2.9 miles and turn right onto Unnamed road towards Pontrobert. Turn right at the end of the road where St John the Evangelist Church is, continue for 0.1 of a mile and turn left up a dead end signposted lane to the chapel. OS SJ 109129

Transport:

Bus services do run to Pontrobert. For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0800 46 40 000

Amenities:

Pontrobert only has a Post Office, and The Royal Oak, Pontrobert, Meifod SY22 6HY. The closest amenities can be found in Meifod.