Godalming Congregational Church

Godalming Congregational Church is a Gothic Revival building constructed with yellowish Bargate stone and featuring lancet windows and pointed arches throughout its design. The slate-tiled roof and varied window styles are its most notable architectural features.

The building was constructed in 1868 to replace the earlier Ebenezer Chapel that had served the congregation previously. The church closed in 1977 when its members joined with Godalming Methodist Chapel.

The church served as the spiritual center of the local congregation and extended its influence across surrounding villages through mission chapels in Elstead, Wormley, and Milford. This network of related places showed how the religious community shaped the spiritual life of the wider area.

The building is no longer in use as a church and has been adapted for other purposes since 1977. Visitors should know that it is a protected Grade II listed structure and is not open for worship services.

The original building featured a distinctive spire that was removed due to structural concerns, fundamentally changing its appearance. The complex also included a schoolroom that opened in 1884 and served the congregation's educational needs.

Location: Godalming

Inception: October 28, 1868

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 51.18733,-0.60898

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08