Open House Festival

St Mary the Virgin Church

religious

George Gilbert Scott, 1175

Hayes Street, Hayes, BR2 7LH

A church with 850 years of history to explore. Records show that the church's first Rector arrived in around 1175. By about 1200, a nave, a short chancel, and the lower two-thirds of the west tower had been built.; the top third of the tower was in place by 1400. The building was enlarged to designs by George Gilbert Scott (north aisle, 1856) and John Oldrid Scott (south aisle, 1879).

Getting there

Train

Hayes (Kent)

Bus

119

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

Visitors who book onto the churchyard tour should dress appropriately for the weather, and avoid wearing open-toed or high-heeled footwear.

About

Open to all

The historic Church of St. Mary, Hayes, Kent is open to all comers on Saturday 12 September (from 10.30am to 4.30pm) for bookable events, and self-guided tours. Tea and coffee will be made available free of charge.

Online presence

www.stmaryshayeskent.co.uk/about-us/history-our-church-building

www.facebook.com/share/s2GFgryzhTyGXBuy/?mibextid=K35XfP

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