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St Mary’s Church Higham Kent

St Mary’s Church Higham, Church Street, Higham, Kent, ME37LS

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Heritage Open Day event combining with Ride and Stride. Enjoy a wander round this beautiful ancient church, listen to Talks and browse our displays.

Come and visit this unique little ancient church that sits on the edge of the marsh, surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is an interesting little gem with a history going way back to Roman times and surroundings that inspired the great Charles Dickens when writing his novels.
A Talk by Father Andrew Davis will run at 11.30 and 3.00pm - hear all about Church Street (a Roman Road) the fascinating route down to the River Thames. Enjoy the photographic display of images of the church and marshes, and a display of the memories people have of St Mary's. Tea and cake will be available to purchase.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
11.00 to 16.00 hours

Location & directions

St Mary’s Church Higham, Church Street, Higham, Kent, ME37LS

Directions:
Brown Historic Church signs in place from A226
Contact on day:
Sue Sparks
Telephone number:
+447480518493

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Parking is very limited - only a small number of cars can be accommodated on the road outside the church. There is level access from the road to the church. There is a step down into the church porch and a further step into the church. There are also a couple of small steps in other parts of the church. The graveyard has uneven grassy land.

Additional information

Talks will be at 11.30 and 15.00 hours

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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