Sandham Memorial Chapel
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Overview
This redbrick chapel was purpose-built in the 1920s for the artist Stanley Spencer to fill with paintings inspired by his experiences in WWI. Influenced by Giotto's Arena Chapel in Padua, Spencer took five years to complete what is arguably his finest achievement. The chapel is set amongst lawns and orchards with views over Watership Down. There is no internal lighting, so it's best to visit on a bright day. The architect Lionel Pearson of Adams, Holden and Pearson was also involved in the design of the Royal Artillery Memorial in London.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Mar-1 Oct, Wed-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5, also open BHs 11-4; 2-29 Oct, Wed-Sun 11-4; 30 Oct-17 Dec, Fri and weekends 11-3. Groups (8+) must prebook and are accommodated on Mon and Tue
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
Hampshire’s varied landscape of hills and heaths, downlands and forests, valleys and coast are without rival in southern England. Hike across the chalk downland of the north Hampshire ‘highlands’, meander along peaceful paths through unspoilt river valleys of the Test, Itchen, Avon and Meon, or explore the lonely salt marshes and the beautiful medieval forest and heathland of the New Forest.
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