Historic Church Tours 2018 - Surrey Chapels and the Esher Princess - BOOKINGS CLOSED
Uncover the story of Esher's Princess and much more, in picturesque Surrey.
BOOKINGS FOR THIS TOUR HAVE NOW CLOSED
Lumley Chapel, dedicated to St Dunstan, is the oldest building in Cheam and the first stop on our tour of Surrey’s historic chapels. The chapel is the only surviving structure from a larger 900 year-old building that stood on the same site and takes its name from John Lumley, a 16th-century Catholic aristocrat who refurbished the building as a burial place for himself and his two wives.
St George’s is Esher’s oldest public building, dating back to the 1540’s. Throughout its history, St George’s has welcomed illustrious worshippers such as royalty and Prime Ministers, all who lived on the nearby private estates. The story of Esher’s Princess, Charlotte of Wales, who lived at nearby Claremont House, is a tale of tragedy and one that will be unravelled during our tour here.
At St Mary’s, Stoke D’Abernon we will encounter some of the oldest memorial brasses in England. Substantial sections of the church have survived since at least the early 8th century with subsequent substantial additions, including the north aisle, made towards the end of the 12th century. Sir John Norbury built the Norbury Chapel during the reign of Henry VIII, possibly in thanksgiving for his role at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.
Last, but by no means least, is the spectacular St Peter and St Paul’s, Albury. The church dates back to Saxon and Norman times with incredible interior features including spectacular medieval wall paintings, 15th-century memorial brasses and the magnificent South Chapel. This was remodelled by renowned Victorian architect, A W Pugin, and up close you can see the similarities between the remodelling of the chapel and arguably Pugin’s most memorable work, the interior of the Houses of Parliament.
Meeting point and timings: Meet at Leatherhead train station at 10.00, returning to the train station by 18.00.
What is included: One-day coach tours include lunch, entrance fees to non-CCT sites where applicable, and travel to and from the named station to each of the listed sites.
How to book: The easiest way to book is online, simply click on the ‘Book Now’ button above and complete the online booking process. Alternatively, download and print a booking form, returning it to us at ‘The Churches Conservation Trust, Society House, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL’, or call us on 0800 206 1463 (Mon-Fri; 09.30-17.00).
Once your booking has been processed, you will be sent a booking confirmation. Your tour itinerary, which will provide you with more detailed tour information including approximate timings of the day, will be sent to you 7-10 days before the start of the tour.
Please note: On all of our tours there is at the very least a fair amount of walking, quite often over worn and uneven surfaces. They are not suitable for anyone with difficulties with everyday walking and stair climbing. All tour details are correct at the time of publication. In the event that details are changed, guests will be notified as soon as possible.
If you have any concerns or questions relating to the tour then please call us on 0800 206 1463 or email us at [email protected].