Lumley Chapel (St Dunstan's), Cheam
Surrey
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About this church
A tiny treasure full of remarkable carvings
Lumley Chapel, the oldest building in Cheam, can be found in St Dunstan's churchyard and is the only surviving remnant of a 900-year-old building that once stood on this site. John Lumley, a Catholic aristocrat and art collector, refurbished the building as a burial place for himself and his two wives in the late sixteenth century.
Opulent stone monuments fill the walls and a huge tomb near the door shows Lumley's first wife Jane Fitzalan, carved in alabaster, wearing a starched ruff and headdress, her gown flowing as she kneels in prayer.
To donate by text, please text 'LUM' to 70970 to donate £5 and to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.
Access information
There are two steps down into the chapel. Lighting comes on automatically on entry.
Facilities & hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water and toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
- Church available for hire
Directions
Off A2043 Malden Road; in churchyard of St Dunstan's Church; this is just off the High Street in Cheam and has a prominent spire.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Cheam (0.3 miles).
History & further information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church
Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey County Guide 2012
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
