Italian Chapel
Lamb Holm, United Kingdom
Two Nissen huts turned into an ornate painted chapel by Italian prisoners of war who worked on the Churchill Barriers in the 1940s. It stands beside the A961 on Lamb Holm; a small entry fee applies.
- Nearest town
- Lamb Holm, United Kingdom
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 58.8905, -2.8935
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Informal campsiteCampsite7 km from Italian Chapel
- Wheems CampsiteCampsite9 km from Italian ChapelTentsCaravansDogs allowed
- Deerness Community Centre Caravan and Camp SiteMotorhome stopover10 km from Italian ChapelMotorhomes
- Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy CentreMotorhome stopover11 km from Italian ChapelTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Kirkwall Bay Touring ParkMotorhome stopover13 km from Italian ChapelMotorhomes
- Point of Ness CampsiteCampsite24 km from Italian ChapelTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Italian Chapel?
Italian Chapel is in Lamb Holm, United Kingdom, at GPS 58.8905, -2.8935. It is about 8 km from St Margaret’s Hope.
Can you camp near Italian Chapel?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Informal campsite, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Italian Chapel?
Italian Chapel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Orkney by ferry: the Italian Chapel and Neolithic Orkney.
What is there to see near Italian Chapel?
Places worth a stop nearby: Standing Stones of Stenness (21 km), Ring of Brodgar (23 km), Duncansby Stacks (29 km) and Skara Brae (31 km).
When is the best time to visit Italian Chapel?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)