Tidworth’s Historical Hidden Gem 

On Saturday, 20th September we welcomed visitors to the St. Mary’s Mortuary Chapel Open Day. We were delighted with the fantastic turnout – thank you to everyone who came along, to our wonderful volunteers, and a special thank you to those who braved the rain.

Take a look at some of the photos from the day, including the brilliant stained-glass window colouring competition entries created by the Brownies

Sitting peacefully on the edge of town, Tidworth Mortuary Chapel has a fascinating story to tell. While it may sound a little morbid at first, the chapel is a calm and reflective place with deep historical roots.

The old St Mary’s Church within Tidworth was demolished in 1784 with permission from the Bishop of Winchester, and its materials were used to build this chapel. After falling into disrepair, the building was rescued by Tidworth Town Council in 2006 and lovingly refurbished in 2008.

Inside, you’ll find memorials preserved from the original church and a crypt holding two unidentified bodies – with intriguing suspicions about who they may have been.

If you missed this years open day but would like a private tour inside one of Tidworth’s most historic landmarks, please get in touch with the Town Council Office and we will happy to make the arrangements.