What to do and see in South East England, England: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

December 26, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

Discover the best top things to do in South East England, United Kingdom including All Saints Church, English Martyrs Catholic Church, St Marys Church, St. Bartholomew's Church, Canterbury Cathedral, St. Martin's Church, St Erconwalds Roman Catholic Church, Winchester Cathedral, Arundel Cathedral, St. Mary's Parish Church.
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1. All Saints Church

Church Street, Whitstable CT5 1PG England +44 1227 272308 [email protected] http://www.allsaintswhitstable.com
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

All Saints Church

Friendly Church of England Church open for visits on Saturday mornings from 10am to 11.30am. Also popular for weddings, christenings and with large community hall.

2. English Martyrs Catholic Church

Goring Way Goring By Sea, Worthing BN12 4UE England +44 1903 506890 [email protected] http://www.english-martyrs.co.uk
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5.0 based on 306 reviews

English Martyrs Catholic Church

Reviewed By 318trudi - Worthing, United Kingdom

This little local church has the most incredible reproduction of the Sistine chapel ceiling and is well worth a visit

3. St Marys Church

4 Garrison Lane The Vicarage, Chessington KT9 2LB England +44 20 8397 3016 [email protected] http://www.stmaryschessington.org
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

St Marys Church

4. St. Bartholomew's Church

Church Rd, Horley, Horley RH6 8AB England +44 1293 782218
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

St. Bartholomew's Church

5. Canterbury Cathedral

11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH England +44 1227 762862 [email protected] http://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/
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4.5 based on 6,899 reviews

Canterbury Cathedral

The first Church of England, this historic gothic-style cathedral dates back to 597, which served as a rich and powerful monastery of Benedictine monks in the 12th century.

Reviewed By ianhB1787OH - Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Visited to explore the grounds and the interior, booked one of the local guides to take us on tour and this added such a nice insight into the history and fabric of the magnificent building. 100% enjoyable and well worth the charge, its a must for anyone visiting this part of the UK.

6. St. Martin's Church

St. Martins Court North Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1QS England +44 1227 768072 [email protected] http://www.martinpaul.org
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4.5 based on 202 reviews

St. Martin's Church

Reviewed By Yvonne074 - Arundel, United Kingdom

If you are exploring the Canterbury World Heritage Site, this is a must. Queen Bertha of Kent was a Frankish Princess. Her pagan husband gave her permission to follow her religion in an abandoned Roman church, which is integrated in the structure of this fascinating building. You can follow her daily walk out through the City Walls. Her husband was soon converted with the arrival of Augustine in Kent.

7. St Erconwalds Roman Catholic Church

22 Esher Avenue, Walton-On-Thames KT12 2TA England +44 1932 221101 [email protected] http://Www.sterconwalds.org.uk
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Catholic Church offering daily weekday mass at 9.30am. Sunday masses 5.45pm Saturday (vigil). 7pm Italian Sunday 9.15am and 11.15am. Reconciliation Saturday 10.30am to 11.00am and 5.15pm to 5.45pm. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 10am-9pm. All welcome Parish priest John Pearson. Deacon Joseph Cote.

8. Winchester Cathedral

9 The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS England +44 7903 347697 [email protected] http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
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4.5 based on 4,333 reviews

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral is one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Europe, nestled at the heart of historic Winchester. It has been a place of worship and welcome for over 900 years and is one of the most historically significant buildings in Britain. Step inside to marvel at the longest medieval Nave in Europe, admire stunning architecture and encounter priceless treasures including the 12th-century Winchester Bible. Winchester Cathedral is the resting place of Saxon royalty and Jane Austen, the much-loved English novelist. Don't miss the new exhibition Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation which takes visitors through 1,000 years of history from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. One of the best ways to explore is with a guided tour, available from 10am - 3pm Monday to Saturday. After your visit, take time to enjoy delicious home-cooked food in the Cathedral Refectory with its medieval walled garden or browse the Cathedral Shop for souvenirs and exclusive gifts.

Reviewed By JaneB2282

We visited Winchester Cathedral today and can throughly recommend the 1 hour guided tour, it gave great insights into the history and stories behind this beautiful Cathedral and our tour guide Lorraine Estelle was wonderful and definitely deserves a special mention ..

9. Arundel Cathedral

London Road 50°51'18. 5N 0°33'34. 0W, Arundel BN18 9AY England +44 1903 882297 [email protected] http://www.arundelcathedral.uk
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4.5 based on 556 reviews

Arundel Cathedral

Reviewed By Britrunner - Coventry, United Kingdom

Outside and inside this is a wonderful Cathedral Church, honouring St. Mary the Virgin and St. Philip Howard. It is full of the most amazing sculptures and memorials. The cathedral is not old (1873) so all of the architecture is crisp and clean, but it follows traditional designs and looks so.much like the cathedrals of Notre Dame or Mont Saint Michel on the outside. The special features to look out for are: The stations of the cross The tomb of Saint Philip the Martyr The stunning altars Fabulous stained glass windows, especially the circular west window Two 12th Century large carvings of 'The Raising of Lazarus' The Tapestry and altar drapes 16th Century paintings of the Kings of England and Wales

10. St. Mary's Parish Church

Church Square, Rye TN31 7HF England +44 1797 222318 [email protected] http://www.ryeparishchurch.org.uk
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4.5 based on 791 reviews

St. Mary's Parish Church

For more than 900 years the Parish Church of Rye, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, has dominated the hill on which the old town stands. Today, if you wish, you can climb the church tower where, from the top, you can see magnificent views of Rye and the surrounding countryside. St Mary's is open to visitors every day of the year, except for Christmas Day, from 9.15Am - 5.15Pm in summer and 9.15Am - 4.15Pm in winter. Admission to the church is FREE. The Visitor Centre stocks a good range of postcards, Christian greetings cards, prayer cards, books, gifts and Christian jewellery. The Tower, which is open every day (weather permitting) for a charge, has become a popular place for marriage proposals!

Reviewed By CharlesMilneAtkinson - Berlin, Germany

Well worth the very narrow stairs and ladders to get the best view of the town and particularly Rye Castle.

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