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Manor Farm Barn, Parsonage Lane, Frindsbury

Manor Farm Barn, Parsonage Lane, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UT

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

One of the Great Barns of England; built by the monks of St Andrews monastery in Rochester around 1403, it is one of the longest medieval wooden structures in the country, and an inspiring example of the craftsmanship of the age.

Manor Farm Barn

Manor Farm Barn, Frindsbury

The Barn will be open for visiting from 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday 13th September and Saturday 20th September

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1000-1600. No tours, but people on hand to answer questions
Saturday 20 September:
1000-1600. No tours, but people on hand to answer questions

Location & directions

Manor Farm Barn, Parsonage Lane, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UT

Directions:
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Contact on day:
Edward Wright or Richard Smith
Telephone number:
+447508475995

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The ground around the barn, and floor within, is not entirely even. Parking limited on site, but nearby street parking available. Light refreshments only (Tea/ Coffee etc)

Additional information

The barn has not yet been fully renovated, although four bays damaged by fire many years ago have benefitted from an award winning restoration.

Max no of people per tour:
200
Est. tour duration:
6 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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