St Martin's Church History Tour
Sat 12 Sept · 10:00
St. Martin's Church
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A history tour of St Martin's Church in Canterbury will be held on 2026-09-12, offering information about the oldest continuously used church in the English-speaking world. The event is free to attend.
Learn about the history of the oldest continuously used church in the English-speaking world.
On the 19th of September, St Martin's will be hosting a free history tour to celebrate the Heritage Open Days. Discover how Christianity was introduced to Anglo-Saxon England and the history of the oldest continuously used church in the English-speaking world. Dating to 580 AD, St Martin's Church has witnessed the lives of three historically important figures, King Ethelbert, Queen Bertha and St Augustine, who all contributed to introducing Christianity to the pagan Anglo-Saxons. Come and learn their stories during this informative tour.
Please be aware that we ask guests to arrive 5 minutes before the start time. There are no toilet facilities on site, and St Martin's is only accessible via several steps both inside and outside the church.
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St Martin's Church History Tour takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 10:00.
St Martin's Church History Tour is held at St. Martin's Church in Canterbury (1 North Holmes Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QJ).
Entry to St Martin's Church History Tour is free.
Tickets for St Martin's Church History Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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St Martin's Church History Tour
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A history tour of St Martin's Church in Canterbury will be held on 2026-09-12, offering information about the oldest continuously used church in the English-speaking world. The event is free to attend.
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Learn about the history of the oldest continuously used church in the English-speaking world.
On the 19th of September, St Martin's will be hosting a free history tour to celebrate the Heritage Open Days. Discover how Christianity was introduced to Anglo-Saxon England and the history of the oldest continuously used church in the English-speaking world. Dating to 580 AD, St Martin's Church has witnessed the lives of three historically important figures, King Ethelbert, Queen Bertha and St Augustine, who all contributed to introducing Christianity to the pagan Anglo-Saxons. Come and learn their stories during this informative tour.
Please be aware that we ask guests to arrive 5 minutes before the start time. There are no toilet facilities on site, and St Martin's is only accessible via several steps both inside and outside the church.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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St. Martin's Church1 North Holmes Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QJ
Barton, Canterbury
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When is St Martin's Church History Tour?
St Martin's Church History Tour takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 10:00.
Where is St Martin's Church History Tour taking place?
St Martin's Church History Tour is held at St. Martin's Church in Canterbury (1 North Holmes Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QJ).
How much are tickets for St Martin's Church History Tour?
Entry to St Martin's Church History Tour is free.
How do I get tickets for St Martin's Church History Tour?
Tickets for St Martin's Church History Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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