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Sandham Memorial Chapel
Harts Lane,
BURGHCLERE,
Newbury,
RG20 9JT
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This red brick chapel was 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 5 years to complete what is arguably his finest achievement. The chapel is set amongst lawns and orchards with views over Watership Down. The chapel has no internal lighting, so it's best to visit on a bright day. The chapel's architect Lionel Pearson of Adams, Holden and Pearson was also involved in the design of the Royal Artillery Memorial in London.
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Tel: 01635 278394
Fax: 01635 278394
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National Trust
Prices
£5 (ch £2.50)
Opening times
Open wknds 5-27 Mar & 5-18 Dec, 11-3
30 Mar-2 Oct, Wed-Sun 11-5
5-30 Oct, Wed-Sun 11-3
Facilities
Picnic area.
Parking.
Coach parties welcome (pre-booked only).
No dogs (except assist dogs).
Credit cards not accepted