Brook Street Chapel

Welcome

We are a dissenting, (non-conformist) Christian congregation.

We seek and practise faith with freedom, reason and tolerance. 

Our roots lie in the Great Ejection of 1662 and the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

The congregation was founded by dissenting Presbyterians in 1687 and the chapel was built in 1689. 

Along with many other English Presbyterian congregations, our spiritual ancestors adopted Unitarian beliefs towards the end of the 18th century, adding insights from the Free Christian movement during the 19th century. 

We continue to cherish each part of our tradition, English Presbyterian, Unitarian & Free Christian.

We remain a dissenting Christian congregation, independent of mind and spirit, practising religious liberty and free inquiry while drawing wisdom and inspiration from our heritage.

Through the life and faith of this chapel, we find connection, meaning and purpose. 

We hope that you will too. 

Our postcode is WA16 8DY, and the chapel is on the rise, opposite King Street and the railway bridge.  For anyone with limited mobility, access can be had through the Hall doors (by the bus stop on Adams Hill) where there is a lift up to the level of the Chapel. 
  • Morning worship & fellowship: Sundays 11.00

  • Evening Services: Sundays 6pm (from February 2026)

  • Coffee Morning: Tuesdays 10.15

  • Discussion, talks, Bible study, hymn practice, fellowship: Saturdays 10.45

  • Friendship Group: 3rd Wednesday of the month 2pm (1st Wednesday from January 2026)

  • Chronic Pain & Illness Circle: 2nd Wednesday of the month 2pm

  • The Brook Street Bevvy – 3rd Wednesday of the month 7.45pm (from February 2026)

  • Northwich Coffee Morning: 2nd Thursday of the month 10.30

  • Naming ceremonies, Christenings, weddings, funerals and other rites of passage by arrangement

  • Plus: special worship services, charity fundraising and social events as announced

Brook Street Heritage Site

Grade I listed Chapel

Elizabeth Gaskell Exhibition Room in Chapel Hall

Gardens and Graveyard (Elizabeth Gaskell grave)

Brook Street Chapel History

Elizabeth’s Family

Elizabeth’s Life in Knutsford
How Knutsford life influenced her writing

Past Chapel Activities

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Services are on Sundays at 11.00am – everyone is most welcome to join us.