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Morse Code Trail

Stepping into the world of secret intelligence, this May half-term, families are invited to put their skills to the test on this trail in the gardens. Runs daily 25 May - 2 June, 11am-3pm. Closed 28-29 May.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Putting your skills to the test, in the gardens at Sandham Memorial Chapel can you decipher this famous wartime code? Collect your free trail sheet at Visitor Reception and roam the gardens on your very own mission to intercept Top Secret information.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

Collect your trail sheet from Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

You'll need outdoor clothing and shoes.

Accessibility

All trail points are within sight of wheelchair/buggy accessible paths.

Other

Please note Sandham Memorial Chapel is closed 28 and 29 May.

Contact info

Sandham Memorial Chapel

Upcoming events

Event

Life on Watership Down 

Original oil paintings chosen by Watership Down author Richard Adams for the 40th anniversary edition of his novel are on display at the National Trust’s Sandham Memorial Chapel in Burghclere.

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on
28 Apr to 23 Jun 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 34 other dates or times
Event

Service at Sandham 

A religious service led by Rev Mark Christian including references to the paintings of Stanley Spencer in Sandham Memorial Chapel.

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on
2 May to 3 Oct 2024
at
10:00 to 10:45
+ 5 other dates or times
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Highlights Tours 

Get beneath the surface of Sir Stanley Spencer’s paintings on a 45-minute bespoke tour of the chapel.

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on
11 May to 26 Oct 2024
at
10:00 to 10:45
+ 12 other dates or times