St John's Commandery
St. Johns Commandery Chapel, Swingfield, Dover, Kent, CT15 7HG
Discover a hidden piece of Kent’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
St. Johns Commandery Chapel, Swingfield, 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:
- Hannah West
- Telephone number:
- +447747835969
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
