St Barnabas Chapel

St Barnabas was built in 1880 for the Melanesian Mission, which had its headquarters and training school on Norfolk Island for around half a century, and it is a substantial stone church for a place this size. The windows were made by Morris and Company to designs by Edward Burne-Jones, the inlaid work in the nave was done by Solomon Islands students, and the whole building is a mixture of English Gothic and Pacific craft.

What you actually see

• The Morris windows - stained glass to Burne-Jones designs.
• The inlaid work - shell and timber decoration by Melanesian students.
• The stone building - a substantial church for an island this size.
• The mission history - the headquarters that stood here for fifty years.

When to go

September to May is warmer. The chapel is open through the day most of the year. Morning light comes through the eastern windows.

Honest expectations

The building is used and services take precedence over visits. There is no formal guide; the interpretation is a few boards. It is a short visit.

Nearby

Burnt Pine is south, and Cascade Bay is northeast.