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Leper Chapel open day
June 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
FREE
Your chance to see inside one of Cambridge’s oldest buildings
The Leper Chapel dates from 1125, when it was built as a place of worship for Lepers at an adjacent hospital. The building has 900 years of fascinating history, in that time being used as a bar, warehouse, dwelling for animals and a place of worship. This atmospheric building is grade I listed and contains architectural styles from several periods since 1125.
This building is usually not open to visitors.
Volunteer guide available.
Free donations are appreciated.
Please note that there is no car parking at the Chapel itself, but car parking is available on nearby streets or at Park & Ride. There will not be any toilets available at the Chapel. The nearest public toilet is 300 metres. There is a large step into the Chapel.
Sat 7 September 12.00 – 4.30pm at Leper Chapel, Cambridge
Re-enactment of the famous Stourbridge Fair at Cambridge’s oldest building, the Leper Chapel. This wonderful, popular event for all the family allows you to step back in time to a medieval age. Witness the traditional way of opening the fair at noon and the costumed dancers.
As well as dancing, there will be singing, storytelling, stalls, crafts and fascinating history talks. You can also experience the historic chapel, which is normally closed.
Free event but donations very welcome.
Please note, there is no car parking at the Chapel itself, but car parking is available on nearby streets. There will be a portaloo available or alternatively the nearest public toilet is 300 metres. There is a large step into the Chapel.
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Your chance to see inside one of Cambridge’s oldest buildings
The Leper Chapel dates from 1125, when it was built as a place of worship for Lepers at an adjacent hospital. The building has 900 years of fascinating history, in that time being used as a bar, warehouse, dwelling for animals and a place of worship. This atmospheric building is grade I listed and contains architectural styles from several periods since 1125.
This building is usually not open to visitors.
Volunteer guide available.
Free donations are appreciated.
Please note that there is no car parking at the Chapel itself, but car parking is available on nearby streets or at Park & Ride. There will not be any toilets available at the Chapel. The nearest public toilet is 300 metres. There is a large step into the Chapel.
Sat 7 September 12.00 – 4.30pm at Leper Chapel, Cambridge
Re-enactment of the famous Stourbridge Fair at Cambridge’s oldest building, the Leper Chapel. This wonderful, popular event for all the family allows you to step back in time to a medieval age. Witness the traditional way of opening the fair at noon and the costumed dancers.
As well as dancing, there will be singing, storytelling, stalls, crafts and fascinating history talks. You can also experience the historic chapel, which is normally closed.
Free event but donations very welcome.
Please note, there is no car parking at the Chapel itself, but car parking is available on nearby streets. There will be a portaloo available or alternatively the nearest public toilet is 300 metres. There is a large step into the Chapel.