Norcliffe Chapel

Norcliffe Chapel is a Gothic Revival brick building in Styal with paired lancet windows and stone detailing throughout its exterior. The structure features a slate roof with a decorative rose window at the eastern end.

Samuel Greg built this chapel in 1823 to serve the workers from his Quarry Bank Mill in the area. The structure emerged during a period of industrial growth and the development of the worker community.

The chapel became Unitarian in 1833 as the Greg family shaped the spiritual beliefs of the working community around them. You can see how the space reflects the religious choices that defined the mill village.

The chapel is maintained by the National Trust and sits in the village setting where visitors can approach on foot easily. It is worth checking ahead about services or community events that may affect when you can visit inside.

Inside stands a pipe organ built by Foster and Andrews in 1884, a striking example of Victorian craftsmanship. The instrument tells you how much singing and music mattered to the people who worshiped here.

Location: Styal

Inception: 1823

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://ukunitarians.org.uk/styal

GPS coordinates: 53.34770,-2.25010

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42