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England's largest chapel re-opens

St Nicholas' Chapel Credit: Andy Marshall

England's largest chapel of ease, St Nicholas' Chapel in King's Lynn, will reopen to the public this Saturday.

It marks the latest chapter in the building's 715 year history and follows a year-long £2.7m year restoration project, led by The Churches Conservation Trust and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and local fundraising by the Friends of St Nicholas' Chapel.

St Nicholas' Chapel Credit: Andy Marshall

"The roof angels of St Nicholas' were in danger of being lost forever before the community mobilised to help us save the chapel. Thanks to funds raised locally and the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, St Nicholas' is now once again open for all to see in its full glory, with the added benefit that it can now be used as an important cultural venue at the heart of the local community'.

– Crispin Truman, Chief Executive of The Churches Conservation Trust
St Nicholas' Chapel Credit: Andy Marshall

"St Nicholas' Chapel is one of Norfolk's best-loved and most beautiful buildings. Witness to over 600 years of history, it's now set to once more take its place as a key tourist attraction in King's Lynn. One of the project's strengths has been the involvement of the local community and that commitment will ensure the chapel's survival well into the future."

– Sara Croft, Head of Historic Environment at HLF