The Old Hall & Chapel, Berkhamsted School
Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2BB
The Old Hall is the original school house of Berkhamsted School, founded in 1541 by Dean Incent The chapel is late 19th century, modelled on the chapel of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice. A small exhibition relating to the history of the school is available and tours are taken by Old Boys of School House. Old Hall when built in 1544 was the largest school hall in the country. It now has portraits of previous headmasters, including one of Graham Greene's father.
To book for these events, please use the links below from August 5th
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 10.30am 2.00pm
Location & directions
Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2BB
- Contact on day:
- Sandra Jenkins
- Telephone number:
- +447942321901
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- To book use the link below
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-old-hall-chapel-berkhamsted-school-tickets-884782607597
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-old-hall-chapel-berkhamsted-school-tickets-884803149037
- Booking opens:
- 05 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 08 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Additional information
Old Hall is a Grade I listed building and a very fine example of schools built in the 16th century. The guided tours are conducted by an Old Boy of School House who used to do his homework in Old Hall, which is now used for official functions.The chapel was designed by Charles Henry Rew a local architect who based his design on a chapel in Venice. Prior to its building the boys worshipped in St Peter's Church.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
