St John's, Margate
St John's Church, Victoria Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LG
Friday 12th September 2025
Visit the church between 1000 until 1700 - enjoy our model of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and the displays of knitted and crochet poppies made by our craft team.
Refreshments available in our pop up cafe.
Make a "Peace Dove" with your children/grandchildren that will include a prayer for peace. All materials provided.
Saturday 13th September 2025
Visit the church between 1000 until 1700 - enjoy our model of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and the displays of knitted and crochet poppies made by our craft team.
David Lammler, our gifted organist, will entertain visitors with organ interludes.
A special welcome for those taking part in the Kent Sponsored Ride and Stride to raise money for their own church and the Kent Churches Trust.
Refreshments are available to buy in our pop up café in the church.
Make a "Peace Dove" with your children/grandchildren that will include a prayer for peace. All materials provided.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1000-1700
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1200-1430
Location & directions
St John's Church, Victoria Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LG
- Directions:
- The Thanet Loop Bus stops outside the church in Churchfield Place. The church can be approached on foot by walking up Margate High Street from the Old Town/Harbour. There is limited parking available for cars by driving into the churchyard from Churchfield Place. Please note that this route is one way, with an exit onto Victoria Road at the opposite end of the churchyard, just past St John's Community Centre. Cars must not be parked on grass areas within the churchyard (as there are graves underneath). There is one hour parking in surrounding roads.
- Contact on day:
- Margaret Vickery
- Telephone number:
- +447718354886
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Anyone walking through the churchyard and the church should note that the floor can be a little uneven in places, as is to be expected from an historical site.
Additional information
On Sunday the 14th September the church is open 1000-1700 but only open to Heritage visitors from 1200 to 1430 (ie. between the 1030am Morning Service and the 1500 Special Service commemorating the Reverend David Railton MC. Visitors are, of course, most welcome to join either of these services but please note that you will not be able to look around the church while a service is in progress.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 29
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
