The Old Hall & Chapel, Berkhamsted School

The Old Hall is the original school house of Berkhamsted School, founded in 1541 by Dean Incent The chapel is late 19th century, modelled on the chapel of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice. A small exhibition relating to the history of the school is available and tours are taken by an Old Boy of the School House. Old Hall when built in 1544 and was the largest school hall in the country. It now has portraits of previous headmasters, including one of Graham Greene's father.

To book for these events, please use the links below from August 17th

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1030 & 1400

Location & directions

Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2BB

Directions:

The starting point is in the Old Hall which is situated to the left of the Archway entrance to the school. Go through the archway to the Old Hall. There is a reasonable amount of time standing.

Contact on day:

Sandra Jenkins

Telephone number:

+447942321901

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking via Eventbrite Sunday 10.30am - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkhamsted-hod-the-old-hall-chapel-berkhamsted-school-tickets-1988712056295 Sunday 2pm - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkhamsted-hod-the-old-hall-chapel-berkhamsted-school-tickets-1988711825605

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

Booking opens:

17 Aug 2026 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2026 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

There is parking on site. Drive through the archway gate and park.

Additional information

Old Hall is a Grade I listed building and a very fine example of schools built in the 16th century. The guided tours are conducted by an Old Boy of the School House who used to do his homework in the Old Hall, which is now used for official functions. The chapel was designed by Charles Henry Rew a local architect who based his design on a chapel in Venice. Prior to its building the boys worshipped in St Peter's Church.

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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