Sandham Memorial Chapel

The gardens at Sandham are made up of two distinct areas; the orchard and meadow at the front of the chapel and the Garden of Reflection at the back.

Walk the around the village of Burghclere where Stanley Spencer lived, loved, and was inspired to create thought provoking art.

Let us take you on a journey through the chapel's paintings, reflecting Stanley Spencer's experiences as a medical orderly at the Beaufort Hospital in Bristol, at Tweseldown Camp near Farnham and then in Salonika, Macedonia.

Find out more about this exhibition and the project which explored the Salonika Campaign; an often-overlooked part of the First World War. Focussing on the front where both Stanley Spencer and Harry Sandham served, the exhibition features the responses of homeless veterans to the Salonika story and has an accompanying film about the campaign.

To enhance your visit, you can now download a 9 minute podcast about the chapel and Stanley Spencer's paintings to your smartphone. Out of consideration for other visitors, please bring a pair of headphones with you and start the audio tour just before you enter the chapel.

Our shop is reopening. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Sandham Memorial Chapel for everyone, for ever.

Immerse yourself in a musical journey of our special places through Emmy award-winning instrumentalist and composer Michael Price’s new album.

Find out what we did

Undertaking important work to protect and conserve the building was a key element of providing for our future.

Providing information about our history through a new exhibition area and improving accessibility were both instrumental in improving your visit.

Our natural world and places of historic beauty are at serious risk. Give to help protect Sandham Memorial Chapel and together, we can help nature recover, bring people closer to it, and ensure our shared history continues to inspire us all. Thank you for your continued support.

Now more than ever, we all need access to nature, fresh air and open spaces. Become a member today and you can explore our outdoor places and park at most of our car parks free of charge. What's more, your membership will go towards looking after nature, beauty and history for generations to come.

Based in Cookham, where Stanley was born and spent most of his life, the Stanley Spencer Gallery is dedicated to his life and work.

Cookham Common and much of the surrounding countryside is in the care of the National Trust. Find out more about the beautiful walks and things to explore around Stanley's beloved Cookham.

Bristol's Glenside Hospital Museum, located in the former chapel building, tells the story of the organisation and it's time as the Beaufort War Hospital where Stanley served as a medical orderly.