National Trust - Sandham Memorial Chapel is a brand renowned for its historical significance and dedication towards preserving British heritage. The chapel, located in the village of Burghclere, Hampshire, was built as a memorial to the First World War soldiers and hosts a series of stunning murals by the famous artist, Sir Stanley Spencer. The brand operates under the National Trust, a charitable organization that manages numerous properties and land across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The chapel also features an art exhibition and a beautiful garden, managed by a team of dedicated volunteers. Visitors can expect a unique cultural experience, as they explore the striking art work and learn about the significant role the chapel played in the history of the United Kingdom. National Trust - Sandham Memorial Chapel is a must-visit for those who appreciate art, history, and British heritage.
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This is a small site so allow only about an hour for a visit. Space for a display is very limited so there is little background information but the two short videos are interesting.
Dark colours and low natural light make it difficult to see some of the detail in the paintings but the presence of an excellent guide, equipped with a torch solved the problem.
The paintings are intriguing and thought provoking and well worth a viewing.
There are toilets but no cafe.
If you're a member, then entry is free, and it's worth a quick visit to the Chapel.
There is a small museum that gives you detailed background information about Spencer and a couple of interesting videos to watch.
The exhibition of paintings in the Chapel is the main reason for coming and is quite impressive. Only natural light is used, and no photography is permitted.
The series of large paintings portraying scenes of the artist's impressions of the First World War are intentionally disturbing. The choice of subject matter for each can be slightly surprising, but it's the choice of perspective, composition, and colours that leave you slightly unsettled.
A Chappel dedicated to those that fell in the great war, one man, an artist who was able to paint life in most areas from memory on canvas on walls like Giotto. A must see for all who appreciate art from the 1930s. We enjoyed it, with a picnic in the carpark across the road.
Visited on Armistice Day, it was fantastic. I was surprised it wasn't busier, maybe 10 people at the site. Spencer is not particularly my cup of tea as an artist but I found the pathos of this work and his vision compelling. I didn't know …
So love this place. Peaceful surroundings, interesting facts and the artwork by Stanley Spencer is extraordinary.
The Chapel paintings depicting both Stanley Spencer's work as a medical orderly at Beaufort Hospital and the bloody campaign in Salonika are quite captivating. You can spend a good 30 minutes looking at all the detail depicted in each …
Very small national trust place. Not worth a day trip to unless doing something else in the area. Personally it wasn't for me. Apparently he was the artist that did the Watership Down paintings
A very special place, quiet and poignant. Covered with murals by Stsnley Spencer, these focus on human aspects of the Salonika campaign in WW1
A wonderful peaceful spot. Stanley Spencer murals amazing. Did think the admission charge of £10 each a bit steep.
Very simple establishment that shows insight into the work of Stanley Spencer and the forgotten 1stWW front in Macedonia.
The memorial chapter is very memorable
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Wednesday
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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