Your visit at a glance
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.
Worship together
Church service times
Service times have not yet been confirmed for this listing. Contact the church or check its website before setting out.
The church & its community
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.
- Christian tradition
- Church of England (Anglican)
- Town & country
- Compton, England
- Postcode
- GU3 1DN
- Diocese
- Diocese of Guildford
A little preparation helps
Planning your first visit
- Choose a service. Check the church’s current notice for changes, especially at Christmas, Easter or on bank holidays.
- Plan your arrival. Use the address below and ask about the entrance, parking or public transport if you need help.
- Let someone welcome you. Tell a steward or welcomer it is your first visit; you can ask where to sit and how to follow the service.
What is worship in this tradition usually like?
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.
This describes the wider tradition. The format at this particular church may vary.
Visit with confidence
Accessibility and facilities
Specific access facilities have not been confirmed in this listing. This does not mean the church is inaccessible.
Other listed facilities and activities
- Grade I listed
- Arts & Crafts masterpiece
- Watts Gallery adjacent
- Free entry
- Open daily
Ask the church about your particular requirements, including the route from the entrance to seating and toilets. A listed feature may not describe every part of the building.
Questions to ask about access →Questions about Watts Cemetery Chapel
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.