In the 1870s it was radically altered with the floor being lowered and the entrance changed. It was redecorated in the pre-Raphaelite style and boasts impressive William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones designs. Today it continues to be used for occasional services, evensong and organ practice.
Click on the images below to see some of the impressive detail.
The Castle Howard Chaplain is the Rev'd Douglas Robertson
Contact: 07778 141884 or email dlrobertson@btinternet.com
Choral Evensong, 13th September at 4pm, Castle Howard
We are delighted to welcome back Gaudeamus, who will lead choral evensong in the chapel. If you would like to reserve a seat, please contact Rachel Henley by 13th August: rhenley@castlehoward.co.uk / tel. 01653 648 660.
Parking will be in the Visitor Car Park with entry to the grounds via the Ticket Office. Doors will be open from the Boar Garden entrance at 3.45pm and close just before 4pm, after which access will not be possible.
The Fitzroy Café will be serving refreshments until 4pm that day.
Please note that the Chapel is up two flights of stairs and is not accessible by wheelchair. Support dogs are permitted in the Chapel with prior notice.
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
If you wish to submit prayers, please email dlrobertson@btinternet.com. Prayers can simply state 'Please pray for...'. Your anonymity will be respected and for reasons of confidentiality, if you wish for the Chaplain to pray for an individual, please only state the individual's first name.