Sandham Memorial Chapel is in the village of Burghclere, Hampshire, England. It is a Grade I listed, 1920s decorated chapel, designed by Lionel Godfrey Pearson. The chapel was built to accommodate a series of paintings by the English artist Stanley Spencer. It was commissioned by Mary and Louis Behrend (1881–1972) as a memorial to Mary's brother, Lieutenant Henry Willoughby Sandham who died of illness contracted in Macedonia after the First World War. The chapel is surrounded by lawns and orchards, with views of Watership Down.
It is run by the National Trust and is open to the public.
Richard Moss | Jun 21, 201710
A small and tranquil place by National Trust norms, with an absorbing story to tell and big paintings to see. Best to visit on a bright day. There is a car park directly opposite, but could be better signposted.
Mark Of Leeds | Dec 9, 201710
Beautiful and moving place to visit, free entry to National Trust members.
Michele Kimche | Jul 13, 201710
Very moving and unique experience - excellently displayed
Ceridwen Davies | Nov 17, 201610
An absolutely amazing work of art. England's 20th century answer to the Sistine Chapel.
Gary Hemmings | Jan 5, 20162.0
Small venue housing Stanley's work. No toilets or other amenities, cash only. Pub other side of road are the nearest toilets. Parking consists of a small lay by suitable for 3 cars - a 4th at a push. The building housing the art is kept dark in order to preserve the paint. There are leaflets guiding you through the murals.
Phili G | Jun 15, 201810
Wonderful chapel. Really brings it home how young the lads were who went and fought. Just boys. Amazing resurrection wall.
Robert MacPhail | Jul 12, 201810
A wonderful place with a real feeling of serenity. Then there's there Stanley Spencer murals. What more could one want?
Wendy Beaumont | Jul 30, 201810
Lovely day out very interesting
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