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Heritage Open Day

On 20 September, explore this intimate chapel and its world-famous paintings for free as part of Heritage Open Day. You’ll find a small garden and orchard too, with seating to relax on with a cup of tea or coffee.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

On 20 September, don't miss First World War poetry readings and 'deep dive' talks about Sir Stanley Spencer's iconic paintings. Visit a pop-up vintage tea-room and create your own sketch in the garden arts hub. At 1.30pm you can paint a vintage tea cup in a guided art session run by a friendly volunteer.

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Sandham Memorial Chapel

Upcoming events

Blossom Art Display 

19 Sep - 9 Nov | See finished works by local artists painted in Sandham's gardens earlier this year.

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19 Sep to 9 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 30 other dates or times

Paintings and Poetry 

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

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20 Sep to 9 Nov 2025
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11:15 to 14:45
+ 3 other dates or times

Highlights Tours 2025 

Get beneath the surface of Sir Stanley Spencer’s paintings on a 45-minute bespoke tour of the chapel.

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25 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 10:45

Services at Sandham 2025 

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

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2 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 10:40