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
West Berks Open Studios
Local artists Miggie Bruce and Ali Fraser are exhibiting at Sandham Memorial Chapel from Saturday 9th to Monday 25th May, 2026.
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.
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.
Highlights Tours 2026
Get beneath the surface of Sir Stanley Spencer’s paintings on a hour long bespoke tour of the chapel.