Salem Chapel

Salem Chapel is a listed church building in Leeds featuring a curved facade and an auditorium with a glass floor that looks down onto the space beneath the structure. The building sits along Hunslet Road and shows its distinctive architectural design from the street.

The building was constructed in 1791 by Reverend Edward Parsons as a non-conformist chapel serving the local community for many years. A significant moment occurred in 1919 when a major sporting organization was established at this location.

The chapel once served as a gathering place where residents met for worship and community events that brought people together. Today visitors enter a space that blends its original purpose with contemporary uses like conferences and exhibitions.

The chapel is located on Hunslet Road and can be reached easily from the city center of Leeds using various transport options. The building is open to visitors for exhibitions and events, with a bar available on site during these occasions.

The building has housed a consulate since 2018 representing a Baltic nation in the north of England and on a nearby island. This modern diplomatic use offers an unexpected purpose for a historic religious structure.

Location: Leeds

GPS coordinates: 53.79228,-1.54099

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09