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
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Service at Sandham Dedicated by the Bishop of Guildford in March 1927, Sandham is a working chapel. There have always been services on Remembrance or Armistice Day and we now hold monthly services from April to October on the theme of Remembrance and linking this to the chapel. Admission is free but donations are welcome.
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
Please meet outside of the chapel doors just before 10am.
- Accessibility
Accessible parking is available at the rear of the garden. Please call 01635 278394 or email sandham@nationaltrust.org.uk in advance of your visit for information. There is a step free route from the parking area - all garden paths are of gravel or brick. Our visitor toilet is fully accessible. There is a ramp for access to the chapel.
Upcoming events
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.
Highlights Tours 2026
Get beneath the surface of Sir Stanley Spencer’s paintings on a hour long bespoke tour of the chapel.
Blossom Painting
An opportunity to paint or sketch whatever takes your fancy, from blossom to tulips, in Sandham’s colourful garden of Reflection.
Remembrance Service 2026
Wednesday 11 Nov, 10.45-11.30am: In a quiet corner of Hampshire, everyone is welcome to this annual Remembrance Service in the orchard in front of the chapel. Afterwards tea and coffee will be available for a donation in the Garden of Reflection.