Rooms

The Sherborne Room - Named in honour of Bishop Sherborne who built the wing of the Palace in which this room lies, this is one of the most notable rooms of The Palace. The original medieval ceiling with ornate decoration is still in place. Hung on the walls are 16th-century paintings. It was once used as a dining room, as it occasionally still is. Mostly, this room is now used for conferences, large receptions, dinners and exhibitions, Parish Away Days etc 

The Bishop's Chapel - Used for group prayers and retreats. The east window of the chapel dates from the 14th Century. In the window are a number of medallions and panels of the arms of previous bishops. Within the jambs are carved stiff-leaf foliage. The walling is of Quarr Abbey stone as well as a little flint. There are four further ancient windows on the north wall. The two central bosses in the vaulting are also decorated with foliage. Also within the chapel is a 12th Century fresco with links to St Richard of Chichester. Beneath the High Altar of the Chapel is a relic of St Richard. 

The Great Kitchen - Contained within this room are some of the earliest features and walls of The Palace. The roof is likely to have been replaced in the 15th Century as the style of architecture is thought to be too advanced for the date of the walls. This is one of the largest complex of rooms in The Palace and it is used for hosting receptions and functions, as well as housing temporary displays of art and crafts exhibitions. 

We offer a welcoming and inclusive venue for all. Please contact the Palace Office for the costs to hire one of our rooms. We offer free usage of some of our rooms and welcome donations for our mission and upkeep.