Discover Tidworth’s Historical Hidden Gem 

You are warmly invited to the

St Mary’s Mortuary Chapel Open Day

Saturday 20th September 2025

2.00pm – 4.00pm

Tidworth Mortuary Chapel, The top of Church Lane, Tidworth SP9 7BD

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.

Free entry

All welcome

Light refreshments available

Don’t miss this chance to step inside one of Tidworth’s most historic landmarks.