The Old Church St Alphege Seasalter

The "Old Church" is open from 9am to 5pm for anyone taking part in the Friends of Kent Churches sponsored Ride and Stride as well as any visitors interested in the history of the church and its role in the community in 2024 and beyond. This is an opportunity to view the recent re-ordering of the church which has ensured this lovely space continues to be used for worship, prayer and special services.

There has been a church in Seasalter for more than 1,000 years. The first church is thought to have been built in Anglo Saxon times on what is now the shoreline by the Oyster Pearl Pub, formerly the Blue Anchor. The present "Old Church" of St Alphege, Seasalter is the chancel of the twelfth century church that was built further inland. The current congregation of St Alphege, Seasalter now also worship in Seasalter Christian Centre, built in 2007, and are working together to prepare for the next 1,000 years at the heart of the community.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

0900 - 1700

Location & directions

The Old Church St Alphege Seasalter, Church Lane, Seasalter, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4BX

Directions:

Please note there is limited parking adjacent to the Old Church which will be reserved for disabled parking therefore visitors are encouraged to use the car park at Seasalter Christian Centre, Faversham Road CT5 4AX a short walk away from the old church. There are Disabled parking spaces (and it is a short walk up Freeman's Close on the opposite side of the road to the Old Church.) On Street parking is also available in Freemans Close, St Margaret’s Close and The Grange where there are footpaths leading to the Old Church. There are bus stops close to the Christian Centre on Faversham Road where the Stagecoach bus Number 5 (which runs from Canterbury to Seasalter) and the 638 and Regent 660 stop – please see the relevant bus timetables. It is possible to walk between Whitstable High Street and the Old Church in about 30 minutes using Joy Lane. What 3 Words - bookings.strapped.colder

Contact on day:

Stewards

Telephone number:

+447951041272

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Accessibility details Anyone walking through the churchyard and the Old Church should note that the ground can be a little uneven in places, as is to be expected from an historical site.

Additional information

The Story of St Alphege - interactive storytelling at 11am, 2pm and 3pm

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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