Reviews of Fairfield Moravian Church. (Church) in Manchester (Greater Manchester).

Fairfield Moravian Church

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Moravian church

28 Fairfield Square, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6AE, United Kingdom

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P. N.

Step back in time to a bygone era, this Moravian settlement is situated in Droylsden. Founded in 1785, just off Fairfield Road, the settlement originally stretched 60 acres and was visible for miles around. It has authentic cobbled streets, some are tree lined and authentic houses. There's a church, a girls school and a museum. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

k. k.

Heard of this place a long time ago so went for a nosy!!! Original cobble stone streets...lovely, but kill your feet!!!

J. F.

Lovely heritage area with tranquil feel.

J. S.

Beautiful and tranquil 17th century houses set out like a cross. With a church and school at the furthest branch of the cobbled Square from which they lead off. Marred only by the parked cars. Nice statue of a woman with a child on the wee green at it's entrance from Fairfield Road. In close proximity to Ashton Canal's Fairfield Junction Lock and Canal Basin.

P. E.

Beautiful and serene, seems like a nice place to live or just to chill

L. A.

Beautiful Place and Like Stepping Back in Time, Gorgeous Little Cottages with Cobbled and Stone Streets, Idilic Place, Beautiful Surroundings, Church was Lovely, chatted with some of the parishioners as they came out of the church, they were very friendly and only too happy to answer our questions, also provided us with litretcher about the settlement and gave us an events diary for the year. It's a 'Hidden Gem' that you would never expect to be there. Absolutely recommend.

Q. V.

Peaceful and very well kept little hamlet. Beautifully presented cobbled streets, an understated church and mature gardens. One of Manchester's gems.

H. M.

I well remember the Moravian settlement when I was growing up in Droylesden as a girl. It was always very special to me as I often used to wander about it when doing one of my little walks either after school or on weekends when I used to come to Market Street. It has a very interesting history as the Moravians settled in Droylesden almost 300 years ago, coming from Europe making it the largest religious settlement in/outside Northern Europe. They were something like the Quakers, very self sufficient, hard working and even had their own school which is situated in one quarter of Fairfield Square. The buildings are grade 2 listed, being of not only historical but architectual interest too. The whole square is under a conservation order, meaning no development is allowed, and if you do get permission to build a house here, you have to keep it in the same character as the other buildings. No-one is allowed to alter the outside of their house, but you can do renovations to the inside. The square is under conservation of English Heritage, and the lovely buildings around it are of a very special nature. The church is a lovely building inside, being built to a style found in many of the churches in Europe and the Dutch bell tower gives it a unique style all of its own. The Moravians had good contact with the local community, and the Ashton Canal was well used by them to deliver and receive goods and produce thus making them quite self sufficient. Well thats enough of my history tour, but go and have a look for yourself.