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Fairfield Moravian Church

Fairfield is a settlement congregation which was opened in 1785.

Droylsden, Greater Manchester

Opening times

The settlement is open to explore.
The museum is open 6th May to 26th August every Saturday: 1pm to 4pm.

Address

Fairfield Square
Droylsden
Greater Manchester
M43 6AE

It was planned and built by its own people, with its inn, shop, bakery, farm, laundry, fire engine, night watchman, inspector of weights and measures, an overseer of roads, and even its physician. There were community houses for sisters and brethren, who applied themselves to the varied work of the Settlement.

With the passing of time have come changes. The boarding schools of Fairfield have gone. That for boys, started in 1790, was discontinued in 1891; and the girls' school, begun in 1796, has passed into the care of the local authority as Fairfield High School for Girls.

The work of the Moravian Theological College was transferred to Fairfield in 1875 and continued there in the original Sisters' House until 1958.

Fairfield is no longer a self contained village; no longer does the watchman make his nightly rounds, and in the farm meadows are now streets and houses.

Despite the many changes in the life of the Settlement over the past 200 years, the church, with its worshipping and serving congregation, remains its focus and heart.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Social heritage stories

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Moravian Church

Contact information

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