St Mary's Church, Sandwich
Kent
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About this Church
Sackings, earthquakes and collapsed towers
The intimate and atmospheric St Mary's occupies what may be the oldest church site in Sandwich where a seventh-century convent was founded of which nothing has survived. There remain substantial parts of a large Norman church, despite the town having been sacked by the French in the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, an earthquake in the sixteenth and the collapse of the tower in the seventeenth!
The north arcade was then replaced with slender columns of chestnut and the immense barn-like breadth of the nave and south aisle was roofed in one span. The tower over the south porch has a wooden belfry built in 1718 and there are monuments from several periods and interesting fittings to discover.
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This church is available for hire, for private functions. Click on www.stmarysartscentre.org.uk
Access information
Church is located in town centre. Wheelchair access needs prior arrangement. There is a disabled WC.
Facilities & Hire
St. Mary's Arts Centre concert and event venue for hire in Sandwich Kent with general function event space is available all year round.
An ideal venue for Concerts, Recitals, Drama, Dancing, Workshops, Exhibitions, Meetings, Private Functions, Arts and Community Events.
It's a unique and versatile building with an unusually large open central space, which along with great facilities, make it the event venue of choice for all types of celebrations.
Heating and Lighting is available at St. Mary's Arts Centre. There are also toilets, and a small kitchenette area.
The church is equipped with chairs, tables, sound and light facilities. Please talk to us about the details.
For further information, please click on: http://www.stmarysartscentre.org.uk/
- Church Available for Hire
History & Further Information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Kent. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Directions
In Sandwich town centre follow Historic Church signs in Ash Road along Strand Street to Gazon Salts car park opposite the church.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Sandwich (0.4 miles). Bus route number 14.
