August Theatre at the Leper Chapel
A Season of Haunting Performances
History of the Leper chapel
The Leper Chapel dates from around 1125 and is the second oldest complete building in Cambridge.
Hiring the Leper Chapel
The Leper Chapel is an historic and atmospheric building available to hire in Cambridge for performances, events, exhibitions, meetings and weddings.
Conserving the Leper Chapel
Over its 900 year history the Leper Chapel has been adapted and repaired many times. For example, the original roof was replaced with the current roof in the 15th century (interestingly it was a roof from another building, and you can clearly see on the inside as it doesn't quite fit!).
Save the Leper Chapel
we need your help to save the Leper Chapel and ensure Cambridge's oldest building is preserved as an iconic heritage asset.
Barnwell Meadows
Managing for nature at Barnwell Meadows The land surrounding the Leper Chapel is also owned by Cambridge PPF. Barnwell Junction Pastures (also known as Barnwell Meadows) City Wildlife Site and was the site of the medieval Stourbridge Fair which was…