# Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin

> Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin

The small and welcoming church of St Mary’s in Fordwich is just 3 miles from Canterbury and has been offering rest to weary pilgrims for centuries, sitting on the ancient Way of St Augustine. Slap-bang on the River Great Stour, the truly teeny-tiny town of Fordwich still has the feel of a quaint town of centuries past, with its totally titchy Town Hall, virtually untouched since it was built in 1544. You can mess about on the river, or make like a true pilgrim and avail yourself of the victuals and ale provided by England’s smallest town’s two pubs – The George & Dragon and the award winning The Fordwich Arms.

The church itself is mellow and unspoilt, with seventeenth-century fittings and wall paintings. It is home to a strange carved stone, dating from around 1100. Nearly 1.7 metres long, the Fordwich Stone is thought to be a shrine made for the body parts – or relics – of a saint, maybe St Augustine of Canterbury

- Type: Place to stay
- Location: Canterbury, Kent, England
- Area guide: [Kent](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/kent)
- Booking: Book online on HolidayFox
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-O04NOv4T3B3Y/fordwich-kent-st-mary-the-virgin
- Live availability (JSON): https://www.holidayfox.com/api/agent/availability?id=dest-O04NOv4T3B3Y

## Stay types

- [St Mary’s Church](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-O04NOv4T3B3Y/fordwich-kent-st-mary-the-virgin/accommodations/acctype-SsJ7MD176V1P/st-mary-s-church) — sleeps up to 10

## Amenities and facilities

- Toilets

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Champing
- Organisations
- Children or Kids (3-10)
- Family
- Groups
- Retired
- Teens (13+)
- Tweens (11-13)

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## Nearby things to do

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All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-O04NOv4T3B3Y/fordwich-kent-st-mary-the-virgin/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Are open fires allowed at St Mary’s Church in Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?

No, open fires are not allowed at St Mary’s Church.

### Is smoking allowed at St Mary’s Church in Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?

No, St Mary’s Church is non-smoking.

### What time can I arrive at St Mary’s Church in Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?

You can arrive from 16:00.

### What time do I need to check out by at St Mary’s Church in Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?

You need to check out by 10:00.

### Where is Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?

Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin is in Canterbury, Kent.

### What can I book at Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?

Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin has one stay type: St Mary’s Church.

### What facilities does Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin have?

Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin lists Toilets.

### What is there to do near Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?

Experiences listed near Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin on HolidayFox include Pick Your Own Pumpkins Canterbury, Kingsmead Leisure Centre, Howletts Wild Animal Park, Espression Interactive Art Studio Cafe and Espression Arts.

### How do I book Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin?

Choose your dates and guests on the Fordwich, Kent – St Mary the Virgin page on HolidayFox and book online.


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