A 330-YEAR-OLD chapel will open its doors for special heritage days which will allow visitors take a peak at its extensive history.

Bullhouse Chapel has hosted continuous worship at its site in Millhouse Green since 1692 and while there are no memorials for its founders, it’s known that David Denton was the first minister who led a congregation of 200 people.

It is understood that Elkanah Rich was owner of what was then known as Bullhouse Hall, and following the change of vicars at St John’s in Penistone - who employed a more puritanical approach to preaching - he chose to turn the hall into an independent place of worship.

In the 332 years since thousands have entered the church to pray, and to this day it is used weekly to host Sunday services.

On top of their regular services in September they are preparing to host heritage days, with members of the public welcome to explore the church and its history.

Matthew Nicholson, chairman of the managing trustees of the chapel said: “We are all excited to have the heritage open days.

“This is the second year we have been opening the chapel from Easter to September on Saturday afternoons for the public and the heritage open days are an extension of our hospitality.”