September
Festival
2026
Chichele College
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About the Venue
Located in the attractive Northamptonshire market town of Higham Ferrers, Chichele College is a rare surviving example of a chantry college. It was founded in 1422 by the locally born Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury. Such colleges, common in England in the 14th and 15th centuries, were groups of priests who shared a communal life that was less strictly controlled than that of a monastery.
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of the college buildings survive, and the chapel is now regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of the college buildings survive, and the chapel is now regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
Find us at the September Festival!
Festival Details
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About
Following the success of their debut, Ellen Bletsoe, Ashley Medlock, and Annabelle Benjamin return to Chichele College for Encore. Joined by Ian Thomas, this "levelled-up" showcase explores how environments shape our experiences through a fresh, imaginative collection of evolving artistry. A vibrant celebration of creative growth.
Accessibility
Assisted Disabled Access: Measures are put in place, i.e hand rails, ramps or lift
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- 19–20 September 10:00am - 4:00pm
- 23–27 September 10:00am - 4:00pm
September Festival
This venue is included in the September Festival brochure.
One or more artists here are taking part in the Central Exhibition at Lamport Hall.
Artists Exhibiting Here
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Annabelle Benjamin
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Ashley Medlock
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Ellen Bletsoe
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Ian Thomas
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