St John's, Margate

Sunday 8th September 2024

There is a special service of re-dedication of the bells by the Archdeacon of Canterbury at 10.30am on the morning of Sunday 8th September (to which all are welcome).
From 12 noon the church invites all who are interested in both the heritage of the building and the more recent history of the congregation to come and 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 us for a free tour of the church by local historian Robin Colyer at 2pm on Sunday.
Tower Captain Simon Friend will demonstrate the bells with the help of fellow bell ringers.
David Lammler, our gifted organist, will entertain visitors with organ interludes.
Refreshments are available to buy in our pop up cafe space in the church.

Saturday 14th September 2024

The church is open to visitors from 10am to 4pm as we also 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.

Sunday 15th September 2024

The church is open to visitors from 2pm to 4pm.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

12 noon to 4pm

Saturday 14 September:

10am to 4pm

Sunday 15 September:

2pm to 4pm

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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