Goodshaw Chapel

Free Entry

To look inside the site, please contact our Key Keeper to arrange a visit. Details below.

Address:

Goodshaw Avenue, Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 8QB

Before You Go

English Heritage's only Nonconformist place of worship, this atmospheric Baptist chapel displays a complete set of box-pews, galleries and pulpit dating from 1742-1809.

Read more about the history of Goodshaw Chapel.

Before You Go

Opening Times: Visits can be arranged by calling our key keeper for details on 01706227333. Where possible, please allow 2 days. 

Parking: There is no car park for the site, but on street parking is available.

Access: Please note that there are steps leading up to the entrance to the chapel.

Drone flying:  Please see our Drone guidance

Plan a Great Day Out

Make the most of your day out with a trip to nearby Whalley Abbey Gatehouse or Sawley Abbey.  Both of these Cistercian sites are within 15 miles of Goodshaw.

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