Skip to content
Skip to content

Visually Impaired sessions with trained volunteers

We're now offering dedicated sessions for visitors who are visually impaired,. Supported by trained volunteers who can provide tailored, one to one guidance.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

These sessions create a calm and welcoming environment where visitors can explore the Chapel at their own pace with volunteers on hand to offer audio descriptions, gentle orientation support and additional context about Stanley Spencer's work. Our aim is to make every visit meaningful, accessible and enjoyable, ensuring that all members of our community feel confident and valued when visiting Sandham.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome with adult supervision.

Meeting point

A volunteer will meet you as you enter the site and take you to visitor reception and then onto the Chapel.

Accessibility

We have accessible parking to the rear of the Chapel and flat brick paths to visitor reception. There are a small number of steps into the Chapel and a ramp, suitable for manual wheelchairs, can be provided.

Upcoming events

Daily Quests Exhibition 

'Daily Quests' a new exhibition by Hampshire artist Ed Saye ' at Sandham Memorial Chapel which honours the 'quiet intensity of ordinary life' in Stanley Spencer's paintings.

Event summary

on
5 Mar to 3 May 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 35 other dates or times

Deep Dive into Paintings and First World War Poetry 

Come and join us for an immersive deep dive into a Stanley Spencer painting, followed by a First World War poetry reading. Each painting talk and poetry reading lasts approximately 15 minutes.

Event summary

on
7 Mar to 8 Nov 2026
at 11:30 to 14:30+ 9 other dates or times

Quiet Time at Sandham Memorial Chapel 

Join us for a quiet hour as we turn down the sounds for a more peaceful and relaxing visit.

Event summary

on
8 Mar to 11 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 7 other dates or times

Services at Sandham 2026 

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

Event summary

on
2 Apr to 1 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 10:45+ 6 other dates or times