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Cambridge Leper Chapel

The Cambridge Leper Chapel, also known as the Chapel of St Mary Magdalene, is one of the oldest complete surviving buildings in Cambridge. This 12th century Romanesque building was originally the chapel of an isolation hospital caring for people with leprosy and is Grade 1 Listed.

The building has 900 years of fascinating history - at various times it has been a place of worship, a bar and a warehouse! It owes its survival to its connection with the Stourbridge medieval fair, one of the largest in Europe.

The Chapel is not usually open but is used for community and cultural events. The Vicar of the Church of Christ the Redeemer (Church of England) is responsible for worship at the chapel.

The Chapel is owned and cared for by local charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future, who need your help to support the opening of the chapel and its conservation.

The Chapel is next to Barnwell Meadows Wildlife Site, which was purchased by Cambridge Past, Present & Future in the 1950s to help protect the setting of the Chapel. The meadows are a refuge for wildlife in the city and you can find out more about them by clicking here.

Visitor Information Leper Chapel

Visitor Information Leper Chapel

Opening times, directions and facilities. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2022

Author: James Littlewood

Location: Barnwell Junction, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JJ

Events at Leper Chapel

Events at Leper Chapel

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Published: 4th July, 2018

Updated: 3rd August, 2018

Author: James Littlewood

Leper Chapel History

Leper Chapel History

Fascinating history of the Leper Chapel and Stourbridge Medieval Fair Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2018

Updated: 11th January, 2022

Author: James Littlewood

Hiring the Leper Chapel

Hiring the Leper Chapel

Hire the Cambridge Leper Chapel for events, exhibitions, meetings and weddings Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2018

Updated: 8th September, 2018

Author: James Littlewood

Conserving Leper Chapel

Conserving Leper Chapel

Our work conserving and caring for the Cambridge Leper Chapel Read more

Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 19th September, 2018

Author: James Littlewood

Help the Leper Chapel

Help the Leper Chapel

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Published: 30th June, 2018

Updated: 21st December, 2018

Author: James Littlewood

Leper Chapel - Inspiring Artists

Leper Chapel - Inspiring Artists

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Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 25th November, 2019

Author: James Littlewood

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