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St John's Commandery

Swingfield, Boston, Dover, Kent, CT15 7HG

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

Step inside this rare 13th-century chapel and hall, once home to the Knights Hospitallers, and discover its remarkable medieval features. Only open during Heritage Open Days.

Discover a hidden piece of Worcester’s medieval past at St John’s Commandery. Explore this atmospheric historic building and uncover stories of the people, events and traditions that shaped its long history. With its distinctive architecture and fascinating connections to the Knights Hospitallers, there’s plenty to discover around every corner. St John’s Commandery is only open to visitors during Heritage Open Days, making this a special opportunity to step inside and explore somewhere rarely accessible to the public.

Timings

Friday 11 September:
9:00 - 17:00
Saturday 12 September:
9:00 - 17:00
Sunday 13 September:
9:00 - 17:00
Monday 14 September:
9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 15 September:
9:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 16 September:
9:00 - 17:00
Thursday 17 September:
9:00 - 17:00
Friday 18 September:
9:00 - 17:00
Saturday 19 September:
9:00 - 17:00
Sunday 20 September:
9:00 - 17:00

Location & directions

Swingfield, Boston, Dover, Kent, CT15 7HG

Directions:
Road access - 2 miles north-east of Densole, off A260 Bus access - Stagecoach in East Kent 16/A Folkestone Central railway station – Canterbury, to within 1 mile Train access - Kearsney 4 miles Free car parking on-site. The car park has a gravel surface and there is some grass to cross to the chapel door. There are two to three steps into the chapel, and steep steps to its first floor.
Contact on day:
Jemma Braidwood Lewis
Telephone number:
+447585401798

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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