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World famous chapel containing Stanley Spencer's visionary paintings
Harts Lane, Burghclere, near Newbury, Hampshire, RG20 9JT
Open 11am-3pm, Thursdays to Sundays between 21 March and 23 June. Also Bank Holiday Mondays on 1 April, 6 May and 27 May 2024. With Sandham Memorial Chapel located on the edge of Watership Down, see beautiful illustrations commissioned by author Richard Adams to accompany the 40th anniversary edition of his famous novel. Paintings by the Hampshire-based artist Aldo Galli show the local landscape - including the Down - together with wildlife and flowers as described in the much-loved children's tale. Suitable for all ages, entry to the display is included in normal admission.
Bring your adult or school group to Sandham Memorial Chapel in Burghclere in Hampshire and learn more about the First World War, Stanley Spencer, art and social history.
Dogs are welcome on a short lead throughout the gardens and orchard at Sandham Memorial Chapel. Only assistance dogs are able to enter the Chapel and exhibition. Sandham has a one pawprint rating as we offer canine visitors a water bowl and lots of interesting wildlife smells in the garden.
If you’re bringing your dog to the places we care for, here’s information on the Canine Code and pawprint rating system to plan your visit.
Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever.