United Reform Church

This seemingly plain building was originally an outbuilding of an inn called 'The Star' on Cattle Market, near the Guildhall. In the early 17th century it became the secret meeting place for dissenters, believers who did not accept the monarch as head of the church. In the 1680's they benefitted from the support of the mayor, Bartholemew Coombes. Huguenot refugees who had fled from persecution in France gave the masts of the boats in which they had crossed the Channel as pillars to support the roof, and can be seen to this day. In 1705 they bought the building & made it a Meeting House. In 1788 John Wesley preached here.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1000 -1600

Sunday 14 September:

1300 - 1600

Location & directions

Sandwich United Reform Church, Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9AF

Contact on day:

Martyn Pennington

Telephone number:

+447710023278

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

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