Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chester

The Welsh Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church building on St John Street in Chester with a striking yellow sandstone front and brick sides. The slate roof is crowned by a large rose window, and a single-storey entrance porch marks the main entry from the west.

The building was constructed in 1866 by Liverpool architects W. and G. Audsley as an expression of Victorian ecclesiastical design. It reflects the architectural trends of its era and contributed to the religious development of Chester's Welsh-speaking population.

The building serves as a gathering place for Chester's Welsh-speaking Presbyterian community and reflects the enduring connection to Welsh cultural identity. Visitors can experience this continuity through regular worship services and the ongoing practice of Welsh traditions.

The main entrance is accessed through a porch on the west side, and the building is framed by iron railings and a gate at the front. Inside, the rectangular layout extends toward an apse at the east end, supported by octagonal piers and granite columns.

The church was designed by architect brothers whose later work became influential in the development of design movements of their time. This building demonstrates the architectural vision that would characterize their broader career in ecclesiastical commissions.

Location: Cheshire West and Chester

Inception: 1866

GPS coordinates: 53.19027,-2.88759

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43