English Heritage sites near Woodnesborough Parish
RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT AND AMPHITHEATRE
2 miles from Woodnesborough Parish
Evocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here.
ST AUGUSTINE'S CROSS
5 miles from Woodnesborough Parish
This 19th-century cross of Saxon design marks what is traditionally thought to have been the site of St Augustine's landing on the shores of England in AD 597.
DEAL CASTLE
6 miles from Woodnesborough Parish
For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast then look no further than Deal Castle. Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England.
WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS
7 miles from Woodnesborough Parish
Built during the reign of King Henry VIII and perched on the picturesque Kent coastline, Walmer Castle is one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the South East.
ST AUGUSTINE'S CONDUIT HOUSE
8 miles from Woodnesborough Parish
The Conduit House is part of the monastic waterworks which supplied nearby St Augustine's Abbey.
ST AUGUSTINE'S ABBEY
8 miles from Woodnesborough Parish
This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded shortly after AD 597 by St Augustine.
Churches in Woodnesborough Parish
St Mary the Blessed Virgin
Church Street
Woodnesborough
(01304) 611323
https://www.ewbchurches.org.uk/welcome.htm
The Church Community
The Church is an integral part of village life and its congregation are active in all key village organisations.
We offer a balance of traditional and less formal worship suitable for all ages and would love to welcome you to join us at our friendly and inclusive gatherings.
In addition to our regular pattern of worship, the church hosts a number of fun and fundraising events in both the church and in the village hall, ranging from an annual barn dance through to carol singing accompanied by a brass band.
As part of our commitment to the village we give a welcome pack to all new people to the village, describing the church and village activities and produce the Woodnesborough Village News a free magazine which is distributed to 600 homes and is available online.
We also run popular regular groups including a weekly Coffee Pot and a Baby & Toddlers group.
The Church as a Building
St Mary's Grade 2* listed building dates from 1182, and has some outstanding features, including a 14th century sedilia and three modern stained glass windows. Its' spire was removed following a storm in 1745 and replaced by a wooden tower topped by a cupola; an unusual design feature which has been attributed to the influence of Dutch refugees who settled locally after escaping political and religious persecution.
Following a recent reordering we have improved heating, kitchen and toilet facilities and a social area with flexible seating.
As part of our commitment to greening the church we have recently created a wildflower meadow area to encourage wildlife diversity and are looking to increase the number of outdoor worship opportunities.
Woodnesborough Church is one of five churches in the Eastry and Woodnesborough Benefice. Please click on the link below for more information.
https://www.ewbchurches.org.uk/woodnesborough.htm
St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Woodnesborough Church Services
1st Sunday of the month 8.00am Holy Communion Service
10.00am Come and Praise - Family Service
2nd Sunday of the month 10.00am Holy Communion Service
3rd Sunday of the month No service at Woodnesborough
4th Sunday of the month 10.00am Holy Communion Service
5th Sunday of the Month 10.00am Benefice Service - see website
for venue www.ewbchurches.org.uk
We are a very friendly church and everyone of all ages is welcome
to our services.
The church is open every day from 9am-5pm for private prayer and
reflection.
St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Woodnesborough Church
Rector Revd Andrew Brown (01304) 273836 or email [email protected]
Benefice Office: Trisha Wells (01304) 611323 [email protected]
(Weds 11am-1pm Fri 10am-12pm)
Pubs in Woodnesborough Parish
Charity Inn
<strong>Closed: November 2013. Planning application for change of use to residential: 18/01334. Granted: November 2019.</strong>