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St John's, Margate

St John's Church, Victoria Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LN

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

St John's, Margate, are delighted to welcome visitors to this historic church again this year as part of Heritage Open Days. The church is celebrating connections with our local community and the church bells which are once again back in action.

Sunday 8th Sept 2024

Special Eucharist service including re-dedication of the bells by Archdeacon of Canterbury, Dr. Will Adam, at 1030 on Sunday 8th September followed by a Community Lunch (to which all are welcome).
From 1200 to 1600 the church invites all who are interested in the heritage of the building and the more recent history of the congregation to join us..
The local community has worshipped on this site for nearly 1,000 years and the current congregation are working together to prepare for the next 1,000 years at the heart of this community.
Our church and facilities are accessible for all.
Join a free tour of the church by local historian Robin Colyer at 1400.
Tower Captain Simon Friend will demonstrate the bells with the help of fellow bell ringers from 1500 to 1600.
David Lammler, our gifted organist, will entertain visitors with organ interludes.
Our community are invited to share their memories of St John's.
Refreshments are available to buy in our pop up cafe in the church from 1300 to 1600.

Saturday 14th September 2024

The church is open to visitors from 1000 to 1700 as we look forward to welcoming those taking part in the Kent sponsored Ride and Stride to raise money for their own church and the Kent Churches Trust.
Refreshments are available to buy in our pop up cafe in the church.

Sunday 15th September 2024

The church is open to visitors from 1200 to 1600.
Refreshments are available to buy in our pop up cafe in the church.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:
1200-1600. Tour: 1400
Saturday 14 September:
1000-1700
Sunday 15 September:
1200-1600

Location & directions

St John's Church, Victoria Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LN

Directions:
The Thanet Loop Bus stops outside the church in Churchfield Place. The church can be approached on foot by walking up Margate High Street from the Old Town/Harbour. There is limited parking available for cars by driving into the churchyard from Churchfield Place. Please note that this route is one way, with an exit onto Victoria Road at the opposite end of the churchyard, just past St John's Community Centre. Cars must not be parked on grass areas within the churchyard (as there are graves underneath).
Contact on day:
Margaret Vickery
Telephone number:
+447718354886

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Anyone walking through the churchyard and the church should note that the floor can be a little uneven in places, as is to be expected from an historical site.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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