West Street Baptist Church

West Street Baptist Church is a chapel in East Grinstead built in classical style with distinctive red brick walls and semicircular arched windows. The slate roof and brick pediment give the building a solid, traditional appearance typical of its period.

The building was founded in 1811 as East Grinstead's first Nonconformist place of worship, opened by preacher Rowland Hill. Over the decades, it changed names and affiliations several times before settling as a Baptist congregation.

The congregation gathers here for Bible study sessions and Sunday worship, reflecting the ongoing religious role this building plays in the local community.

Services take place on Sunday mornings and evenings, with options to join remotely if needed. The building is Grade II listed, so visitors should be aware it is a protected historical structure and handle visits respectfully.

The building has undergone a fascinating journey through different religious identities, starting as Zion Chapel, then serving as an Evangelical Church, becoming New Life Church, and eventually returning to its Baptist roots. This evolution shows how the community's spiritual interests shifted over time.

Location: East Grinstead

Inception: 1811

Architectural style: classical architecture

Website: http://weststreetbc.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.12422,-0.00890

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24