Buckingham Chantry Chapel
Music in the Chantry: Cantlos
Traditional songs from the British Isles and Ireland from Kirsty Morris Selley and James McCafferty at the chapel on 23 September.
Buckingham Chantry Chapel
Facilities and access
Buckingham Chantry Chapel
Overview
Fifteenth-century chapel, restored by Gilbert Scott in 1875
Tucked away in a cosy corner of the market square, discover the oldest building in Buckingham. It’s had many uses and today it’s a thriving second-hand bookshop and coffee shop. While away the time in this atmospheric and tranquil setting with a good book and a delicious locally made snack. Built in the late twelfth century as part of St John’s Hospital, the chapel was granted to the Master of the House of St Thomas of Acon in London, who converted it into a chantry chapel.
In 1540 the chapel became the home of the Royal Latin School. It was a school from 1552 until 1907. By 1781 it was also a Sunday School, said to be only the second such school in the country. The chapel was twice restored by public subscription, in 1857 and again, under the direction of Sir George Gilbert Scott, R.A. in 1879. In 1912 the chapel was bought by public subscription and given to us.
- Telephone
- +441280817156
- buckinghamchantry@nationaltrust.org.uk
Buckingham Chantry Chapel
How to get here
- Address
- Market Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1JX
- By road
- On Market Hill, Buckingham, tucked away opposite the post office.
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- On Market Hill, Buckingham, tucked away opposite the post office.
Buckingham Chantry Chapel
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Buckingham Chantry Chapel
Opening times
Please note...
Volunteer-run, so opening subject to availability (please check before visiting).
Monday 25 September
- Chapel Closed
Tuesday 26 September
- Chapel 10:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 27 September
- Chapel 10:00 - 15:00
Thursday 28 September
- Chapel Closed
Friday 29 September
- Chapel 10:00 - 15:00
Saturday 30 September
- Chapel 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 1 October
- Chapel Closed