English Heritage sites near Snodland Parish
KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
4 miles from Snodland Parish
The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.
ST LEONARD'S TOWER
4 miles from Snodland Parish
An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
TEMPLE MANOR
5 miles from Snodland Parish
Part of a manor house of the Knights Templar, built in about 1240, with a fine first floor hall displaying traces of wall paintings.
ROCHESTER CASTLE
5 miles from Snodland Parish
Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.
OLD SOAR MANOR
7 miles from Snodland Parish
A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.
UPNOR CASTLE
7 miles from Snodland Parish
Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships at Chatham dockyards.
Churches in Snodland Parish
Lower Birling: Christ Church
Malling Road
Snodland
Rochester
(01634) 240232
Christ Church is part of the united benefice of All Saints Snodland with Christ Church Lower Birling. Lower Birling is now effectively part of Snodland. The church stands on the Malling Road opposite St. Katherine's Lane.
A main morning service takes place at Christ Church almost every Sunday at 10.00am, when there is also 'Explorers' for children and young people (3-12 years) in the church hall next door. We have a variety of organisations and groups including 'Coffee Break' for mums and toddlers, a Dementia Cafe, 'Pathfinders' for 10-14 year olds (which meets twice a month during term time), and an open youth club called STOP.
We are always pelased to welcome newcomers, visitors and enquirers. For more details please visit our church website at:
www.allsaintswithchristchurch.org
Pubs in Snodland Parish
Freemasons Arms
A comfortable pub at the southern end of the town. Several TV screens are placed around the walls. It has a separate dining area and serves good pub food at sensible prices. Sunday roasts are served until 7pm. There is live music most Satur...
Ham Hill Working Mens Club
Ham Hill Working Mens Club, Snodland
Monk's Head
Traditional town centre pub offering a lunch time menu. The two bars cater for games on the right hand side which also has a juke box and on the left is the quieter side. The licensees have made extensive changes and refurbishments to provi...
Snodland Working Mens Club
Snodland Working Mens Club, Snodland