St Margaret of Antioch at St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

It's oldest foundations date back to Saxon times. Take the time to explore the interior, find the ancient maritime graffiti in the stonework, pause over the beautiful windows and read the plaques. In the south wall is a particularly evocative window commemorating three local men who lost their lives in the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster in 1987. The windows behind the main altar have the most wonderful delphinium blue glass which looks magnificent when the sun shines through.

There are steps for pedestrians up from the High Street, or you can enter the churchyard from the village car park, which also gives you level access. If you come from the car park, this is the lovely approach you will come down. Stop and have a look at the fabulous West Door, which is a fine example of Early Norman carving. Conservation work was carried out on the stonework over 2011/12 to stabilise and preserve this important architectural feature. Further extensive work was carried out on the Tower in 2023 to make it watertight.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

1000-1600

Saturday 13 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 14 September:

1130-1600

Monday 15 September:

1000-1600

Tuesday 16 September:

1000-1600

Wednesday 17 September:

1000-1600

Thursday 18 September:

1000-1600

Friday 19 September:

1000-1600

Saturday 20 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 21 September:

1130-1600

Location & directions

High Street, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6AU

Directions:

The church will be open from 10am to 4pm (11.30am to 4pm on a Sunday) for you to come and explore at your own pace. Information will be available to help inform your visit and to take away with you.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are steps for pedestrians up from the High Street, or you can enter the churchyard from the village car park, which also gives you level access.

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