The Heritage at the Heart of Graylingwell project will convert Graylingwell Chapel to a new use as a vibrant community resource. We will conserve and enhance this unique listed building by restoring the building while reconfiguring the space to be flexible and welcoming.
At the heart of our project is the vision to complement the Chapel’s unique layout and original purpose as an asylum church with new structures that enhance the architecture. Using the building and the surrounding site, we will tell the fascinating story of Graylingwell Hospital through a varied activity programme, exhibitions and interactives.
“Graylingwell Chapel will play an essential role in our community here. It is part of the identity and history of the area and the success of this project will impact on the sense of community for people living locally and have a positive impact on the local economy.” – Clare de Bathe, CCDT Trust Director
Lovely feedback from our Launch event!
Thank you to all that came along and made the day so special, and thank you again to all our fantastic volunteers and partners for making the event possible! We hope you all enjoyed the day as much as we did! Below is some of the comments we have received so far, and we always […]
Press Release: Historic Mental Health Care Gives Voice to Unique New Work
£1.3m National Lottery grant awarded to Chichester’s fascinating Graylingwell Park Chapel conversion Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT) has been successful in its bid to receive a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £1.3 million to develop and return Graylingwell Chapel to life. A century old site that played a key role in pioneering mental health […]
Upcoming Events
The Story of Graylingwell Talk
When:
January 22, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
The Lodge, Graylingwell Park, Chichester, PO19 6YS
We empower people by developing skills and supporting projects that create local opportunities, employment and build community spirit. We also own and manage community buildings and land, safe-guarding these important spaces for the community, and[...]
Charity Auction of the Graylingwell Chapel Pews
When:
February 15, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where:
Graylingwell Chapel, Graylingwell Park, Chichester, PO19 6BZ
We empower people by developing skills and supporting projects that create local opportunities, employment and build community spirit. We also own and manage community buildings and land, safe-guarding these important spaces for the community, and[...]
Heartsmart Heritage walk
When:
January 25, 2020 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Where:
Havenstoke Park
We empower people by developing skills and supporting projects that create local opportunities, employment and build community spirit. We also own and manage community buildings and land, safe-guarding these important spaces for the community, and[...]
Graylingwell War Hospital 1915-1919
When:
December 9, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
The Community Hall, Donegal Avenue Roussillon Park CHichester Po19 6DF UK
We empower people by developing skills and supporting projects that create local opportunities, employment and build community spirit. We also own and manage community buildings and land, safe-guarding these important spaces for the community, and[...]
Heritage at the Heart of Graylingwell Launch Party!
When:
July 4, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
Graylingwell Chapel, Graylingwell Park, Chichester, PO19 6BZ
We empower people by developing skills and supporting projects that create local opportunities, employment and build community spirit. We also own and manage community buildings and land, safe-guarding these important spaces for the community, and[...]
Chapel by Candlelight
When:
December 3, 2017 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where:
Graylingwell Chapel, Answorth Close Graylingwell Park Chichester
We empower people by developing skills and supporting projects that create local opportunities, employment and build community spirit. We also own and manage community buildings and land, safe-guarding these important spaces for the community, and[...]