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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Once a month there is an opportunity to join us for a deep dive into an individual painting given by one of our experienced Chapel Stewards. This exclusive opportunity will last approximately 15 minutes and help you understand Stanley’s painting style, his inspiration and context within the setting. This is then followed by a unique experience of hearing poetry from World War one poets spoken in the Chapel. Painting talks are at quarter past the hour (last talk at 2.15pm) Poetry readings are at quarter to the hour (last reading at 2.45pm).

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

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Meet the volunteer inside the main Chapel.

Accessibility

There are gravel paths leading from the accessible parking into visitor reception. There is ramped access into the Chapel suitable for manual wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

Contact info

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

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.

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20 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 15:00

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