The historic church of St. Augustine's at Snave, Romney Marsh
Church of St. Augustine's, Snave, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN26 2QJ
The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust saved St. Augustine's after it was declared redundant in 1983. An annual thanksgiving service takes place here every year and in 2025 it occurs during Heritage Open Days (see the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust website for details).
Especially for Heritage Open Days, visitors can collect leaflets and guide booklets from St. Augustine's and details of what's on. We'll also have on display some beautiful photos by Andy Marshall, highlighting some of the interesting features and artefacts to see at the 14 medieval churches on Romney Marsh.
St. Augustine's is well worth a visit. Interesting features include an unusually large Lady Chapel (more recently used as a school room), ripple-glazed green glass in the windows and encaustic floor tiles. Behind the pulpit hangs the Royal Coat of Arms of George II. The octagonal medieval font now lies discarded in the northwest corner of the nave, having been rescued in 1929 from use as a rainwater butt!
The church is always open (note there is a service on 14th September at 3pm).
Please note access is via the chapel door (on the left as you approach from the path) and not the tower door.
The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust helps care for 14 medieval churches on Romney Marsh. It offers free audio-visual guides via its website and the app Izi Travel.
Each church also hosts one of The Marsh Mosaics, created by local people to celebrate the history and wildlife of Romney Marsh.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall.
- Saturday 13 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall.
- Sunday 14 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall. (Note there is a service at 3pm)
- Monday 15 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall.
- Tuesday 16 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall.
- Wednesday 17 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall.
- Thursday 18 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall.
- Friday 19 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall.
- Saturday 20 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall.
- Sunday 21 September:
- Information and booklets available. Photo display by Andy Marshall.
Location & directions
Church of St. Augustine's, Snave, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN26 2QJ
- Directions:
- The church is down a track off the road. Look out for a red post box at the top of the track. Vehicles can drive down the track and park on the grass but please take care and ensure not to block the track. Entry to the church is via the Lady Chapel door - on the left as you approach from the path. Be sure to turn the handle and give it a firm push. The tower door is always locked.
- Contact on day:
- Didier Rochard
- Telephone number:
- +447841823843
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The church has level access but the unpaved track and path outside the church may present a challenge for wheelchairs and pushchairs/prams. Inside the church most areas have level access. There are no toilets, no running water and no electricity at the church.
