English Heritage sites near St. Nicholas at Wade Parish
RECULVER TOWERS AND ROMAN FORT
3 miles from St. Nicholas at Wade Parish
An imposing landmark, the twin 12th-century towers of the ruined church stand amid the remains of an important Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort and a Saxon monastery.
ST AUGUSTINE'S CROSS
5 miles from St. Nicholas at Wade Parish
This 19th-century cross of Saxon design marks what is traditionally thought to have been the site of St Augustine's landing on the shores of England in AD 597.
RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT AND AMPHITHEATRE
6 miles from St. Nicholas at Wade Parish
Evocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here.
ST AUGUSTINE'S CONDUIT HOUSE
9 miles from St. Nicholas at Wade Parish
The Conduit House is part of the monastic waterworks which supplied nearby St Augustine's Abbey.
ST AUGUSTINE'S ABBEY
9 miles from St. Nicholas at Wade Parish
This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded shortly after AD 597 by St Augustine.
DEAL CASTLE
12 miles from St. Nicholas at Wade Parish
For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast then look no further than Deal Castle. Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England.
Churches in St. Nicholas at Wade Parish
St Nicholas at wade
The Street
St Nicholas-at-Wade
Birchington
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St Nicholas-at-Wade church is the centre of its village community: in addition to regular services, it is used for a wide range of concerts, coffee mornings, charity events, school services, and more. The architecture and situation are both highly rated (it is listed in "England's 1000 Best Churches"), and there are interesting historical links too, particularly to the Poet Laureate Robert Bridges and his family, including a tomb and hatchings in the Bridges Chapel (also called the Lady Chapel, with an Image of Our Lady and the Christ Child, appropriate blue hangings and an exquisite Mothers' Union Banner). There is also a Flemish banner of St Nicholas with the Three Children and a Russian proper icon of our saint. The medieval church is home to a beautiful statue of St Nicholas of Myra and carved Christ the King at the baptismal font. The church is known for its flowers, and the summer Open Gardens held every second year is a much celebrated occasion. Fund-raising events also include the regular "Trash and Treasure" (around March) and "Charity Day" (around October).
We are part of the Wantsum Benefice and Seamarsh Group.
Each church has its own unique life and tradition, so much can be available to meet all traditions.
Wantsum Benefice Vision Statement:
To be a vibrant inclusive worshipping group of churches
serving God through a flourishing community building
sharing Christ's love through welcome, hospitality and care
connecting together with our communities and schools
valuing all creation and each other
sharing generously our gifts with Spirit-filled joy
Pubs in St. Nicholas at Wade Parish
Bell Inn
The Street, St Nicholas-at-Wade, CT7 0NT
(01843) 847250
thebellstnicholas.co.uk
Sun Inn
A fine village pub which re-opened in late August 2021.