Village Amenities
The village has a pub dating from the 13th century, a parish church, a United Reformed church, a post office and general store, village hall and a railway station, Chappel and Wakes Colne station, which houses the East Anglian Railway Museum. It also has a children's play area which was upgraded in 2007/08 by Chappel Parish Council.
In celebration of the millennium, The Chappel Millennium Green was opened. The Millennium Green has two areas - a nature reserve with board walk, and a mown grass area for general recreation which is bordered by a gravel path. It has also hosted several events, including the burning of a beacon, and Colne Valley Festival events.
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