St John's, Margate

Explore the church, share your connections with St John's and join a craft activity - all materials provided.

Fri 11th Sept - church open 1000 until 1700.

Sat 12th Sept - church open 1000 until 1700.

1000 to 1200 - painting the neighbourhood with Ann.
1400 to 1600 - slow stitch memories with Ruth on a small square of fabric and Ruth will add it into a special artwork.

A special welcome for those on the Kent Sponsored Ride and Stride.

There is a bellringing session in the morning as our Tower Captain demonstrates our ring of eight bells.

Refreshments by donation in our pop up café in the church - supporting St John's.

All welcome to join our Saturday Kitchen lunch between 12 noon and 1pm in our Community Centre next door.

A special wedding exhibition will bring back memories for local families.

Sun 13th Sept - open 12noon to 4pm.

Mon 14th Sept - 3.30pm to 5.30pm - crafting photo frames with Jill.

Tues 15th Sept - 2.00pm to 5.00pm - crochet for beginners with Ruth - finish off a crochet flower.

Wed 16th Sept - 3.30pm to 5.30pm pebble painting with Ann.

Thurs 17th Sept - 3.30pm to 5.30pm - seaside mobiles with Ann.

Fri 18th Sept. - 3.30pm to 5.30pm - a special "memories" card with Ann.

Sat 19th Sept - 12 noon to 4pm - refreshments available - organ recital by David Lammler from 2pm to 3pm - hear the organ in all its glory.

Sun 20th Sept - 12 noon to 4pm - refreshments available.

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Timings

Friday 11 September:

1000-1700

Saturday 12 September:

1000-1700

Monday 14 September:

3.30pm to 5.30pm

Tuesday 15 September:

2.00pm to 5.00pm

Wednesday 16 September:

3.30pm to 5.30pm

Thursday 17 September:

3.30pm to 5.30pm

Friday 18 September:

3.30pm to 5.30pm

Saturday 19 September:

12 noon to 4pm

Sunday 20 September:

12 noon to 4pm

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

There has been Christian worship on this site since 1050. There is a Tudor font and stained glass windows including one which commemorates "The Old Contemptibles" - the British Expeditionary Force from the First World War, and one which commemorates Margate College. The church has an extensive collection of funeral hatchments. Church bells are rung regularly - an impressive ring of 8 bells. Reverend David Railton MC, the man behind the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, was vicar of St John's in the 1920s. A fine three manual pipe organ is still in use for services.

Max number of people:

29

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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