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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- 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.
Upcoming events
Services at Sandham 2025
A religious service led by Rev Mark Christian including references to the paintings of Stanley Spencer in Sandham Memorial Chapel.
Vintage tea room
Help yourself to tea, coffee and biscuits in the pop-up tea-room, where tables are set with floral cloths and vintage cups. Available until the end of August. There is a small charge for drinks and biscuits.
Highlights Tours 2025
Get beneath the surface of Sir Stanley Spencer’s paintings on a 45-minute bespoke tour of the chapel.