Lancing College Chapel is a nationally important masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture and a Grade I Listed monument.
Lying within the grounds of Lancing College, an independent day and boarding school, and nestled in the South Downs National Park, it is a treasured and iconic Sussex landmark.
Founded in 1868, Lancing College Chapel is the largest school chapel in the world, with the height of the nave an impressive 90 feet. Discover the immaculately curated architecture that has witnessed beautiful additions and restorations throughout its history, from the stained-glass window consecrated by Desmond Tutu in 2007 to the altar tapestries woven on William Morris looms. The Chapel welcomes visitors and is open daily from 10am to 4pm and from noon to 4pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays (closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday & Easter Sunday). Visit us during the week of 7 April 2025, and enjoy coffee and cake on the Chapel lawn from our vintage refreshments van ‘Polly’.
For the last 40 years there has been a continuous campaign of stone conservation, alongside completing the building of the Chapel which was finished in 2022, 154 years after its foundation. It has won many awards and its architecture is breathtaking, which only those who visit can truly appreciate.
The upkeep and maintenance of the whole building is relentless. Every breath of wind, every drop of rain, every storm, every frost, every pigeon and every insect degrade the structure and cause damage which must be repaired, and that’s where the The Friends
of Lancing Chapel come in! The Friends is a charity completely independent of the school, which has been giving financial support and professional advice to the Chapel for over 70 years. It is easy to become a Friend and membership is not expensive. Plus you will receive exclusive invitations to events and concerts as well as priority booking for the carol service – an occasion not to be missed!
The Friends of Lancing Chapel hold an annual festival every autumn, with a beautiful Choral Evensong and a guest speaker. Attendance is free to members. To find out about other events in the Chapel and how to become a member please visit the College website www.lancingcollege.co.uk/chapel.