Slipper Chapel

The Slipper Chapel is a fourteenth-century brick chapel in Barsham, located at the end of the pilgrimage route to Walsingham. The building features a traditional design with windows on its east and west sides.

The chapel was built in 1340 and served as a resting point where medieval pilgrims would remove their shoes before the final journey to Walsingham. The name comes from this custom of pilgrims shedding their footwear at this spot.

The chapel displays statues of Mary and Gabriel at its west entrance, creating a focal point for prayer and reflection. These religious figures and the Annunciation window shape how visitors experience the space spiritually.

The chapel is accessible by bus via the Coastliner service, which connects the area to Fakenham, Wells-next-the-Sea, and nearby towns. Allow time to walk around the grounds and explore the surrounding pilgrimage landscape.

Fourteen oak crosses stand on the chapel grounds, placed there after being carried by pilgrims during a 1948 pilgrimage event. Each cross bears a marker showing where it came from and how far it was carried.

Location: Barsham

Architects: Thomas Garner

Made from material: brick

Part of: European Marian Network

Address: Houghton St Giles, Little Walsingham, Walsingham NR22 6AL, UK

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

Phone: +441328820217

Website: http://walsingham.org.uk/home

GPS coordinates: 52.88100,0.85315

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01