The historic church of St. Peter and St. Paul's at Newchurch, Romney Marsh - Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition
Church of St. Peter & St. Paul's, Newchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0DP
The great size of this church reflects the wealth of its patron, the Archbishop of Canterbury. It has a distinctive leaning tower and a fine Jacobean pulpit, the oldest on the Marsh. .
For Heritage Open Days:
11th-20th September every day 10am-5pm - visitors can view a special exhibition prepared by local volunteers for Heritage Open Days, to find out about the residents of Newchurch from the 18th to 20th centuries. Silhouettes in the pews represent former residents and self guided tour materials are available. Please note there is a service in the church on 13th Sept until 11am (all are welcome), following which the church will be open for general visitors.
12th Sept - Volunteers will be present serving refreshments from 10:30am. Lunches, cakes and hot drinks will be served until 6pm subject to availability.
The church also houses existing heritage display boards and interesting historical artefacts. Nearby is the site of a former WWII Advanced Landing Ground, with display boards.
The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust helps care for 14 medieval churches on Romney Marsh. It offers free audio-visual guides via its website and the app Izi Travel.
Each church also hosts one of The Marsh Mosaics, created by local people to celebrate the history and wildlife of Romney Marsh. Further details can be found on the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust website.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, open 10am-5pm
- Saturday 12 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, open from 10am. Volunteers present from 10:30am for coffee morning until 12:30pm, followed by lunches, cakes and hot drinks until 6pm.
- Sunday 13 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, later opening from 11am-5pm (following church service)
- Monday 14 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, open 10am-5pm
- Tuesday 15 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, open 10am-5pm
- Wednesday 16 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, open 10am-5pm
- Thursday 17 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, open 10am-5pm
- Friday 18 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, open 10am-5pm
- Saturday 19 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, open 10am-5pm
- Sunday 20 September:
- Stories of Newchurch Folk exhibition and self-guided tour, open 10am-5pm
Location & directions
Church of St. Peter & St. Paul's, Newchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0DP
- Directions:
- The church can be seen from some distance and is impossible to miss.
- Contact on day:
- Mr Michael Barclay
- Telephone number:
- +441303872376
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Most of the church has level access but some surfaces may be uneven. The path to the church is up a short gentle slope as the church is built on a mound. If you need further advice on this please contact the churchwarden Mr Michael Barclay, 01303 872376. Some floor slabs may be uneven. There is a toilet within the church but it is not designed as fully accessible. There are pubs and cafes nearby.
Additional information
The church is close to a former WWII Advanced Landing Ground site, where further heritage information is available. For those interested in church history and architecture, there are 14 medieval churches on Romney Marsh including several others close to this location.
