The Chapel was created from a domestic farm building into a non-conformist meeting house in the middle of the 17th century. Its beautifully preserved interior offers visitors a rare insight into the history of dissenting worship in Suffolk in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Grade II * listed building offers a spectacular setting for performances and events, with a programme of music, poetry, exhibitions and new commissions. The Chapel is available for weddings, baptisms, and blessings, and can be hired for meetings and location filming. The Historic Chapels Trust (HCT) saved the Chapel from being sold off in 1994. Since then, HCT has cared for the building with the active support of the local Friends of Walpole Old Chapel. Together, they have preserved the Chapel’s heritage and traditions as a meeting place for the widest expression of community life. In spring 2026, ownership of Walpole Old Chapel passes to the Friends and a new phase in the life of the Chapel begins.
