CHELSTON, formerly a part of Cockington parish, is now included in the borough. St. Matthew’s Church, in Park road, Chelston, served from Cockington, opened in 1896 but not yet completed, is a building of local Ted rock, with dressings of Doulton stone, in the Early English style, from the designs of Mr. C. A. Nicholson, architect, of London: the portion erected consists of nave and aisles only: the total estimated cost amounts to £7,000, of which £5,000 has been raised by public subscription: the ground was given by the late Richard Mallock esq. J.P. Parish Room buildings, opened in 1898, cost £1,150 There is a Wesleyan chapel in Old Mill road, Chelston. Chelston Mission Hall, Old Mill road, was erected by the Dowager Countess of Castlestuart; the services are undenominational and are conducted by Mr. W. Wright. The People’s Mission Hall, Innerbrook road, Chelston, was erected in 1897; the services are conducted by Mr. Levi Powell.

National School, Old Mill road, erected in 1892, & since enlarged, for 3601 children; average attendance, 295.