Watts Cemetery Chapel
Down Lane, Compton, England, GU3 1DN
Quick answer
Watts Cemetery Chapel is a Church of England (Anglican) church at Down Lane in Compton, England. Service times are not yet verified — confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church of England (Anglican) (anglican)
- Location
- Compton, England
- Postcode
- GU3 1DN
- Diocese
- Diocese of Guildford
Service & Mass Times
Service times not yet verified — confirm with the parish before travelling. The church's own website will have the latest times.
About Watts Cemetery Chapel
The Watts Cemetery Chapel was designed and decorated between 1896 and 1898 by Mary Seton Watts, wife of the Victorian painter G F Watts, as the mortuary chapel for Compton's new village cemetery. Built largely by villagers Mary trained in terracotta modelling, its richly symbolic exterior fuses Romanesque, Celtic and Art Nouveau motifs while the interior is covered floor to ceiling in gilded gesso reliefs. The chapel is Grade I listed and is one of the most complete and influential surviving works of the Arts and Crafts Movement in England. It sits alongside Watts Gallery — Artists' Village, where G F Watts is buried.
Notable facts about Watts Cemetery Chapel
- The Church of England is the established church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which numbers tens of millions of members across more than 165 countries.
- Watts Cemetery Chapel belongs to the Diocese of Guildford, the regional family of churches through which its tradition organises worship, clergy and community life.
- Watts Cemetery Chapel is part of the living Christian heritage of Compton, England, where churches have shaped community life, architecture and culture for generations.
What to Expect at a Church of England (Anglican) Church
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
Facilities & Accessibility
- Grade I listed
- Arts & Crafts masterpiece
- Watts Gallery adjacent
- Free entry
- Open daily
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Watts Cemetery Chapel?
Watts Cemetery Chapel is located at Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DN, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Watts Cemetery Chapel?
Watts Cemetery Chapel is a Church of England (Anglican) church, part of the Diocese of Guildford. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Watts Cemetery Chapel?
Service times for Watts Cemetery Chapel are not yet listed in our directory. Please check the church's official website for current Sunday and weekday service times.
How do I contact Watts Cemetery Chapel?
You can contact Watts Cemetery Chapel by phone or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Watts Cemetery Chapel?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, Watts Cemetery Chapel welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.