Withcote Chapel, Withcote, Leicestershire
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A stunning Tudor chapel with windows fit for a king
This delightful early sixteenth-century chapel stands in wooded countryside near a Georgian manor. A towerless, pinnacled box made from pale gold ironstone, it looks like a miniature King's College Chapel, Cambridge.
The impressive interior was refurbished around 1744 and has changed little since. The walls are wood-panelled and the pews elegantly carved. But its most spectacular treasure is its stained glass, thought to be by Gaylon Hone, Henry VIII's glazier.
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Access information
There are steps up through lychgate and a small step down into the church.
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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
4 miles south west of Oakham, take country road linking Braunston and Tilton on the Hill; access to chapel via track off country road to Withcote Hall through electric gate and right hand track to front of Hall
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Oakham (5 miles). Closest bus route number RR11
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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.
Withcote Chapel - Your Church Tour
Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland County Guide 2012
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Derbyshire, Liecestershire, Nottinghamshire & Rutland. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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Community information
Our Leicestershire churches are in our North region.
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