Dating from 1813, and retaining its three-decker pulpit, St John's is a rare surviving example of a Georgian proprietary chapel.
It closed in 1973 and is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, a national charity that looks after over three hundred historically and architecturally important redundant churches - including seven in Sussex.
Listed Grade 1 on account of its importance, St John's remains a consecrated building and provides a peaceful haven in the middle of a bustling city.
Its superb acoustic makes it ideal for lectures and concerts and it is also a good venue for art exhibitions. Should you wish to use St John's for an event click on Your Event above.
The Friends of St John's Chapel, President His Grace the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, support the work of the Churches Conservation Trust and work in partnership with them to:-
- Increase awareness of the chapel and its history.
- Encourage greater use of the chapel for community events such as musical concerts, art exhibitions and lectures.
