The historic church of St. Nicholas at New Romney, Romney Marsh
Church of St. Nicholas, Church Road, New Romney, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN28 8EU
New Romney was once one of the most important towns in England, but its fate was sealed when a Great Storm destroyed the town and its harbour, burying it in shingle and sediment. The land level was raised up so much, that the entrance to the church is now below ground level! Flood marks can still be seen on the pillars today. Architectural history can be traced on the tower, which includes arches from different historical styles.
Events especially for Heritage Open Days:
15th, 16th and 17th September, 2-4pm: Church volunteers will be on-hand to guide visitors to some of the fascinating features of the church.
17th September at 10:30am*: A short talk about the church and its history.
18th September:
10:30am-12:30pm - A free mosaics craft drop-in session, suitable for all abilities.
11:30am* - A talk about the New Romney Obelisk (public mosaic artwork) and The Marsh Mosaics (churches art trail), inspired by Romney Marsh's unique heritage.
* Note both talks are subject to sufficient audience numbers - please email [email protected] by 7th September if you would like to attend.
The church will be open throughout the Heritage Open Day period from 10am until 4pm.
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.
Timings & Tours
- Monday 15 September:
- Volunteers on-hand 2pm-4pm to guide you to features of interest
- Tuesday 16 September:
- Volunteers on-hand 2pm-4pm to guide you to features of interest
- Wednesday 17 September:
- Short history talk at 10:30am* and volunteers on-hand 2-4pm
- Thursday 18 September:
- Free drop-in craft session (mosaics) 10:30am-12:30pm. Plus short mosaics talk at 11:30am*
Location & directions
Church of St. Nicholas, Church Road, New Romney, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN28 8EU
- Directions:
- The church is at the junction of Church Road and Church Lane, close to a public car park.
- Contact on day:
- Ann Rolfe
- Telephone number:
- +441797362719
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- *Both talks are subject to sufficient audience numbers. If you are interesting in attending either talk please email [email protected] before 5pm on 7th September. Please specify which talk you would like to attend (History talk on 17th and/or Mosaics talk on 18th). It is NOT necessary to pre-book for the other general open house sessions or mosaics drop-in session.
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking closes:
- 07 Sep 2025 05:00 PM
Accessibility details
Most areas of the church have level access. Note the entrance is below ground level, so access is via a wheelchair ramp. Some floor slabs within the church may be a little uneven. The church has a toilet but this is not a purpose-designed accessible toilet - please contact the churchwarden Ann Rolfe if you need advice on this 01797 362719.
Additional information
The New Romney Heritage Obelisk and Heritage Trail Map can be found outside the church on Church Square. Public toilets are available in the car park closest to the church. New Romney is the largest town on Romney Marsh and it has several shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Beaches with views of the white cliffs can be found at nearby Littlestone. For those interested in church history and architecture, there are 14 medieval churches on Romney Marsh including several others close to this location.
