Eyre Chantry Chapel
Thu 17 Sep
The Chapel will be open for one day during the Heritage Open Days on Thursday 17th September 2026 between 11a.m. - 4p.m.
Parking is available but no access for wheel chairs.
Perrymead Cemetery, Blind Lane, Bath BA2 5AZ
A good example of mid-19th century Gothic Catholic Revival architecture. Built between 1859-1863 as a burial place and chantry chapel for John Lewis Eyre (1789-1880) and his wife Augustine Pulcherie (1797-1876). The Eyres were an old Derbyshire family.
The architect was Charles Francis Hansom (1816-1888) of Bristol. His older brother Joseph was the inventor of the Hansom Cab. Charles was an accomplished architect in the Gothic revival tradition, strongly influenced by Pugin.
This is an opportunity to view the outstanding building and its elaborate interior with classical stonework, carvings, beautiful stained glass and magnificent tiled floor. It stands in peaceful surroundings overlooking the city of Bath.
Perrymead Roman Catholic Cemetery adjoins the Bath Abbey Cemetery...
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