Rotherwas Chapel
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Rotherwas was the family chapel of the Roman Catholic Bodenham family. The originally simple medieval building has a fine Elizabethan timber roof, a rebuilt 18th century tower, and striking Victorian interior decoration and furnishings by the Pugins. Read more about the history of the chapel. The site is managed in association with The Friends of Rotherwas Chapel. Don't Miss Chapel Housekeeping One afternoon every month, the Friends of Rotherwas Chapel spend an hour checking, dusting and vacuuming the Chapel from 2pm. Visitors are welcome to come and see the Chapel and talk with the Friends. 2017 dates: January 19th, March 2nd, April 6th. Spring at Rotherwas Chapel, April 8th 1.30pm - 4.30pm Come and join the Friends of Rotherwas Chapel for an informal afternoon with displays, talks, stories, music, poetry and more. For more information contact the Friends: rotherwaschapel@gmail.com Before You Go Opening Times: The exterior can be viewed during any reasonable daylight hours. To visit the interior of the chapel you'll need to borrow the key from the Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Rotherwas, Hereford HR2 6LA. Contact them on 01432 260750. The key is available 10am-4pm from Tuesday to Friday and at the same time every second Saturday of the month. Parking: Parking is available at the HARC, from which the new Hereford Greenway provides a scenic walk to the chapel of approximately half a mile. Alternate parking is available in the designated field adjacent to the chapel - this can be muddy in wet weather. Please close the gate. Facilities: Nearby Hereford has facilities, shops and food outlets. Plan a Great Day Out Within a 30 minute drive is the charming church of St Mary's, Kempley, a 12th century parish church famous for its medieval wall paintings. Goodrich Castle is also nearby. One of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles, it boasts a spectacular setting, extensive ruins and a café serving a variety of tempting treats. Opening Times 3 May 2017 - 24 March 2018 The key is held at the Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Rotherwas, Hereford HR2 6LA. The key is available 10am-4pm Tuesday to Friday and every second Saturday of the month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||