Snape Castle dates from the C14th.It was long associated with the Neville and Cecil families. and was. for a while. home to Katherine Parr before she became Henry VIII's sixth wife. It was used as a grain store in the C18th and restored to full use in the C19th by the Milbank family. Prior to 1927 the Chapel was for private use by the owners of the Throp Perrow Estate. When the Estate was sold and broken up the Chapel was bequeathed to the people of Snape as an Anglican place of worship and it is still in use today.
For those who are unsure of caching in the Chapel, be assured that the Church Council are very happy with the idea. We love St Mary's and welcome visitor's so that they may see it and appreciate its qualities as we do. Just remember it is a place to worship, be respectful of it and others who might be seeking a moments peace and quiet in a hectic world.
The Castle and adjoining houses are all privately owned. Please respect their privacy and do not climb on the ruins they are dangerous!
The Chapel is open from 8am to 5 pm. If it is dark inside, turn on the lights to the right of the Chapel door. PLEASE turn them off when you leave! Car parking is available next to the Village Institute at N 54 15.252 W 001 598
There is no mobile/gps reception in the chapel - Yes you are going inside!. The Lat/Long is at the start of the gravel path, follow the trail described and you will get there. ----- Find the Blue Chapel Open sign at N 54 15.232 W001 35.902 and go down the gravel path with walls on both sides, go through the grey door in the wall, stay on the concrete path, go on through the tunnel in the ruins and on up the steps to the Chapel.
The Chapel is on the first floor of the Castle, the outside steps are quite steep and might be difficult for those who are less mobile.
Look carefully at the top of the wooden pannelling and if it gets too difficult follow the clue