Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin
The Drove, Canterbury, Kent CT2 0DE, England
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Check in time - 4:00 pm
Check out time - 10:00 am
About this place
The small and welcoming church of St Mary’s in Fordwich is just 3 miles from Canterbury and has been offering rest to weary pilgrims for centuries, sitting on the ancient Way of St Augustine. Slap-bang on the River Great Stour, the truly teeny-tiny town of Fordwich still has the feel of a quaint town of centuries past, with its totally titchy Town Hall, virtually untouched since it was built in 1544. You can mess about on the river, or make like a true pilgrim and avail yourself of the victuals and ale provided by England’s smallest town’s two pubs – The George & Dragon and the award winning The Fordwich Arms. The church itself is mellow and unspoilt, with seventeenth-century fittings and wall paintings. It is home to a strange carved stone, dating from around 1100. Nearly 1.7 metres long, the Fordwich Stone is thought to be a shrine made for the body parts – or relics – of a saint, maybe St Augustine of Canterbury
The small and welcoming church of St Mary’s in Fordwich is just 3 miles from Canterbury and has been offering rest to weary pilgrims for centuries, sitting on the ancient Way of St Augustine. Slap-bang on the River Great Stour, the truly teeny-tiny town of Fordwich still has the feel of a quaint town of centuries past, with its totally titchy Town Hall, virtually untouched since it was built in 1544. You can mess about on the river, or make like a true pilgrim and avail yourself of the victuals and ale provided by England’s smallest town’s two pubs – The George & Dragon and the award winning The Fordwich Arms.
The church itself is mellow and unspoilt, with seventeenth-century fittings and wall paintings. It is home to a strange carved stone, dating from around 1100. Nearly 1.7 metres long, the Fordwich Stone is thought to be a shrine made for the body parts – or relics – of a saint, maybe St Augustine of Canterbury
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Cancellation Policy:
67% refund given up to 28 days, no refund given up to 27 days, with an admin fee of £0.00
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Are open fires allowed at St Mary’s Church in Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?
No open fires are not allowed at St Mary’s Church
Is smoking allowed at St Mary’s Church in Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?
No, St Mary’s Church is non-smoking.
What time can I arrive at St Mary’s Church in Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?
You can arrive from 16:00
What time do I need to check out by at St Mary’s Church in Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?
You need to check out by 10:00