Home to an epic series of large-scale murals by the acclaimed artist Stanley Spencer created to honour the ‘forgotten dead' of the First World War.
For 2024 Heritage Open Days we are running a Fete style event in the garden with a tombola, children's craft, pop up tea and coffee tent and other activities for everyone to enjoy. It is also a great opportunity to explore Stanley Spencer's Chapel. This modest red-brick building tucked away in the Hampshire village of Burghclere houses an amazing series of paintings inspired by Stanley Spencer's own experiences at the Beaufort Hospital in Bristol and on the Salonika front during the First World War. It is peppered with personal and unexpected details and shows everyday activities rather than the horrors of war.
The site includes an orchard, a Garden of Reflection and picnic tables.
Event Times
Saturday 14 September: 11:00am-3:00pm
Booking Information
Pre-booking: Not required.
Address & Directions
Sandham Memorial Chapel, Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, Hampshire, RG20 9JT.
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Additional Information
Accessible parking available. Paths are either gravel or brick. There is a portable ramp to allow access to the Chapel, there is level access to all other areas. Some fete activities will be on grass so may not be as easily accessible. Please speak to a member of staff as they will be more than happy to help bring those activities to you. Dogs are welcome in the orchard and garden, only assistance dogs are allowed in the exhibition and Chapel.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in our orchard or Garden of Reflection. Although there will be a tea and coffee tent, there are no full catering facilities on site. However the local pub is a very short walk away.
Contact on the day
Sandham Memorial Chapel - 01635 278394
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