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St John's Commandery

St. Johns Commandery Chapel, Swingfield, Dover, Kent, CT15 7HG

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

Discover a 13th-century chapel and hall of a ‘Commandery’ of Knights Hospitallers. Discover the building’s rich history, from its monastic origins to later use as a farmhouse.

Step inside the flint-walled 13th-century chapel and hall of a ‘Commandery’ of Knights Hospitallers. Discover the building’s rich history, from its monastic origins to later use as a farmhouse, and look up to spot the striking medieval crown-post roof and 16th-century ceilings. Open especially for Heritage Open Days. No booking necessary.

Timings

Friday 11 September:
0900-1700
Saturday 12 September:
0900-1700
Sunday 13 September:
0900-1700
Monday 14 September:
0900-1700
Tuesday 15 September:
0900-1700
Wednesday 16 September:
0900-1700
Thursday 17 September:
0900-1700
Friday 18 September:
0900-1700
Saturday 19 September:
0900-1700
Sunday 20 September:
0900-1700

Location & directions

St. Johns Commandery Chapel, Swingfield, Dover, Kent, CT15 7HG

Directions:
Please park in the car park.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

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.

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