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View of chapel in the sunshine from outside looking at the door, car park, steps and a ramp with a handrail are in front. The chapel is surrounded by
  • View of chapel in the sunshine from outside looking at the door, car park, steps and a ramp with a handrail are in front. The chapel is surrounded by
  • Bench in the grass of chapel grounds, next to wall and nearby hedge with trees and blue sky in the background.
  • Table with green spotty tablecloth and facilities to make refreshments. A kettle, takeaway cups and lids are in the foreground, with tea, coffee, suga
  • Close up image of name stone inset into chapel wall. The words inscribed read PROVIDENCE Primitive Methodist CHAPEL 1850.
  • Close up image of wildflowers in the chapel grounds. Daisy in the foreground, more flowers and grass are behind. The background with hedge and blue sk

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Prayer chapel in the countryside is open from 10am to 5pm every Saturday from Spring to Autumn.

Free refreshments and a toilet available, as well as space to sit down and relax.

Everyone welcome.

Gwern - y - Saint is a primitive Methodist Chapel dating back to 1850 and served a local farming community. When regular services finished here, the building was kept open to serve its community, walkers, and visitors as a prayer chapel, but also for community events.

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Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

Old Hendre Road, just off Wonastow Road, access the chapel and car parking is just past the bridge over the brook. Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EUYPMWnJFXkWXTdm7

Public Transport Directions

Not accessible by public transport - by foot or by car only.

Open to Walkers - Prayer Chapel

Type:Religious Site

Gwern - y - Saint Providence Chapel, Old Hendre Road, Wonastow, Monmouth, NP25 4DW
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Tel07503 035065

Opening Times

Season (1 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - FridayClosed
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
SundayClosed

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