Oxhey Chapel, Oxhey, Hertfordshire
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A remnant from the past standing in the present
Oxhey Chapel was built on an early monastic site in 1612 by Sir James Altham as the chapel to his new home, Oxhey Place. It is now surrounded by 1940s housing, between the brand new parish church and its vicarage. The little flint and brick building comes as a delicious surprise.
Its superb font, reredos, west doorway, roof, communion rails, chancel paving and the Altham monument are all from the seventeenth century. The seating arrangement and other furnishings date from a restoration in 1897, but complement the earlier work, maintaining its Jacobean atmosphere.
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OXHEY SOUNDS: MUSIC BY BYRD AND BIBER
06 May 2024 - 06 May 2024
A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO HEAR 17TH CENTURY MUSIC IN OXHEY’S UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL CHAPEL, BUILT 1612
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Christmas Carol Service in Oxhey 2024
22 December 2024 - 22 December 2024
Sing in Christmas at Oxhey Chapel
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water and toilet facilities.The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
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Directions
2 miles south of Watford, off B4542
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Bushey (1.2 miles)
Nearest overground station: Carpenders Park (0.5 miles)
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History & Further Information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, and London County Guide 2012
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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Community information
Useful local links:
- Enjoy Hertfordshire website: www.enjoyhertfordshire.com
- Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust: www.bedshertshct.org.uk
- Hertfordshire History website: www.hertfordshirehistory.com
- Hertfordshire Genealogy website: www.hertfordshiregenealogy.co.uk
- Hertfordshire Association for Local History: www.halh.org.uk
- Hertfordshire & Essex churches website: www.essexchurches.com