'Hidden gem' Bristol chapel reopens to public

A 13th Century chapel dubbed a "hidden gem" is re-opening to the public.

The Lord Mayor's Chapel in Bristol is the only remaining building of the Hospital of St Mark and became the official place of worship of the Lord Mayor of Bristol in 1722.

It was historically connected to the Abbey of St Augustine, known today as Bristol Cathedral.

The chapel is reopening under the care of the cathedral from Friday.

It is one of the only two remaining Lord Mayor's churches in the country, with the other one being St Lawrence Jewry in London.

The Very Reverend Dr Mandy Ford, Dean of Bristol, said: "We are delighted to be playing our part in preserving and sharing this beautiful chapel for the benefit of the whole city of Bristol.

"We look forward to welcoming visitors, pilgrims, tourists, and worshippers to enjoy this special place."

Frances Rosewell, visitor experience director at Bristol Cathedral added: "I am pleased that we are able to once again welcome everyone to this incredible space and look forward to sharing stories from the chapel's rich history with visitors from all over the world."

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