There has been a place of worship opposite Brougham Hall since at least 1310 AD. The original Chapel was rebuilt by Lady Anne Clifford in 1659 and is one of four places of worship that were constructed during the Cromwellian Period. We have two in the same Parish!
Visitors can enjoy walking round the beautiful churchyard, with the interior of the Chapel currently closed for restoration works.
The Chapel passed into the care of The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) in April 2023 who immediately commenced a significant conservation and restoration program. Phase one of the work is now complete, with the chapel now drying out until spring 2025. Future phases of work include repairs to the windows, which include some rare medieval glass. This will be followed by replastering the walls with lime plaster, redecoration and the refitting of furniture. Due to the time needed for the building to dry out, work may not be completed until 2026. Thereafter, the chapel will be regularly open to visitors and available to once again serve the community.
The Chapel will be opened occasionally for specific tours or events throughout the restoration. Please check the Churches Conservation Trust website www.visitchurches.org.uk for more details.
St Wilfrid’s can be approached either from the road or over the bridge from Brougham Hall. No public parking is available at the Chapel.
For further information or to find how you can be involved in or support the work of the CCT please contact mfluchter@thecct.org.uk.
