St Peter's Village Tour
St Peter's Village Tour
St Peter's Village Tour
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The St Peter's Village Tour offers four free award winning guided walks around the historic village and churchyard of St Peter's, Broadstairs in Kent. The Tours are arranged by a team of 110 volunteers.During the walking tour with your guide, you will meet many costumed characters from past centuries. You will see the flint built church and find out a little more about its long history. You will hear of conditions in the workhouse, the Newbolts breakfast concerts for hundreds of fashionable people, the tower used in the Napoleonic wars, famous (and infamous) local residents and our ancient seat of local government for the area.The tour is conducted in groups of around ten and covers less than a mile of flat walking, but does involve standing for a number of 5 minute presentations. It includes a break for tea or coffee (although no break on evening tours, or wet weather tours). You are advised to allow two and a half hours for your tour. In very wet weather we provide an Inclement weather Routine. Access for visitors with disabilities. Children are very welcome on our tour. We would however, suggest a minimum age of 10 years to fully appreciate the experience. At the end of the tour you are invited to contribute towards our costs which average £4 per adult. Here at the St Peter's Village Tour we appreciate any comments you may have with regard to any of our tours and our website. We are Supported by the Broadstairs and St. Peter's Town Council and we are member of the Broadstairs Tourism and Leisure Association.
Broadstairs, Kent, England
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Travellers' Choice
2023
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Gill C
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Sep 2023 • Couples
Absolutely brilliant, they put so much effort into this tour and only ask a contribution. Loved the way they walk you round the church and village and the characters were in costume. All of them did a fantastic job, the headmistress scared us! and the folk in the stocks were funny, along with the great acting at the work house. Interesting fact about Poor Hole lane, being the burial site of plague victims during the Black Death and now is being developed as a housing estate!
Elaine our guide was very good and clearly enjoys meeting people.
Wish i had taken some photographs now.
Elaine our guide was very good and clearly enjoys meeting people.
Wish i had taken some photographs now.
Written 2 September 2023
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We thank you Gilic 700 for your detailed and positive response concerning your visit to us on September 2 and also the amount of information which you obtained. We hope that you will spread the word for the next season which starts in May 2024 and will be another milestone -our thirtieth year, perhaps to up-date your photos?
With very best wishes from us all. The guides, managers and of course the costumed characters of the St Peter-in-Thanet Village Tour.
Written 16 September 2023
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Lorraine W
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
Fascinating and fun afternoon
What a surprising and enjoyable afternoon we had at the St Peter's Village Tour, which takes place every Thursday afternoon throughout the summer.
Do go, if you haven't been before! It's great fun, hugely informative and jam packed with unexpected facts and characters about Broadstairs' neighbouring village. St Peter's started life over 1000 years ago and was the main settlement in the area until the 19th Century.
The tour is run by an independent group of 120 volunteers. You'll meet some of them in costume as you explore the stories of this fascinating place and learn about the people and events which have shaped it over the years.
There's even a nicely produced little booklet you can purchase for just £2.50, on top of the tour donation of £5 (refreshments at the halfway point are £2 extra)
All in all a great afternoon out
What a surprising and enjoyable afternoon we had at the St Peter's Village Tour, which takes place every Thursday afternoon throughout the summer.
Do go, if you haven't been before! It's great fun, hugely informative and jam packed with unexpected facts and characters about Broadstairs' neighbouring village. St Peter's started life over 1000 years ago and was the main settlement in the area until the 19th Century.
The tour is run by an independent group of 120 volunteers. You'll meet some of them in costume as you explore the stories of this fascinating place and learn about the people and events which have shaped it over the years.
There's even a nicely produced little booklet you can purchase for just £2.50, on top of the tour donation of £5 (refreshments at the halfway point are £2 extra)
All in all a great afternoon out
Written 24 August 2023
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Dear Lorraine W
We are delighted to receive such an enthusiastic report on your visit to us yesterday and from what you have said, it will surely "spread the word".
We are celebrating thirty years in 2024 and will have reached another landmark.
All the costumed characters, Managers and Guides send their very best wishes and thanks and look forward to seeing you again.
25th August 2023
Written 25 August 2023
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Carole B
Ulcombe, UK2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Excellent entertaining walk. All the volunteers played their parts well and pur guide Viv was very informative.
Written 26 July 2023
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Dear CarolebY3622X
Thank you very much for your favourable comments about your visit to us onJuly 26th, including Vivien our guide!
We hope that you will encourage more of your friends to visit us as 2024 will be our thirtieth year!
With best wishes from the costumed characters, the Guides and managers of the St Peter -in-Thanet Village Tour
6th August 2023
Written 6 August 2023
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Karen and Richard
2 contributions
Jul 2023
This was our second visit and once again congratulations to all the team involved. A brilliant afternoon both educational and entertaining, thank you and will look forward to booking the churchyard tour.
Written 15 July 2023
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DearbRichardsQ6355OM
Thank you for your recent visit to us on July 15 and we appreciate that this was your second and the rating you have kindly given us.
We look forward to meeting more of your friends.
With our best wishes!
The Costumed Characters, the Guides and Managers of the St Peter-in-Thanet Village Tour
20th July 2023
Written 20 July 2023
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Jo S
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
I was pleasantly surprised about how good this tour was. As well as being informative, the characters dotted around the route were brilliant in bringing the history to life. I particularly liked the first couple in the church and the school mistress.
At the beginning of the tour I told our tour guide that we were on the tour as it was my sisters birthday. So a lovely touch half way through the tour, was that she had a surprise happy birthday sang to her. It really made my sisters day.
Considering that this is run by volunteers it is so well organised and is a wonderful asset to the village. It wasn't rushed at all and it was charming throughout.
I totally recommend the tour for adults, but I think my 10 year old daughter would have got bored around half way round, as it is a good 2.5 - 3 hours long. Fabulous none the less, and I will be telling all my friends to pop along.
Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. 💛
At the beginning of the tour I told our tour guide that we were on the tour as it was my sisters birthday. So a lovely touch half way through the tour, was that she had a surprise happy birthday sang to her. It really made my sisters day.
Considering that this is run by volunteers it is so well organised and is a wonderful asset to the village. It wasn't rushed at all and it was charming throughout.
I totally recommend the tour for adults, but I think my 10 year old daughter would have got bored around half way round, as it is a good 2.5 - 3 hours long. Fabulous none the less, and I will be telling all my friends to pop along.
Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. 💛
Written 14 July 2023
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Dear Jos L6972iUJos
So glad that the Costumed characters, Guides and Managers of the St Peter-in-Thanet Village Tour were able to make your sister's birthday extra special last Thursday. Thank you for your detailed response.
With every good wish and we hope to see you again!
19th July 2023
Written 19 July 2023
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Elaine S
Faringdon, UK2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
An amazing experience going back in time with real life local characters brought back to life by an enthusiastic team of local volunteers and guided around the village by knowledgeable and friendly tour guides. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Written 14 July 2023
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Dear Elains931
Thank you for your very positve response to your visit to us only yesterday afternoon.
We hope and trust that you will spread the word to other friends as 2024 will be our thirtieth season!
With every good wish from all the costume characters, the guides and managers of the St Peter-in-Thanet-Village Tour
14th July 2023
Written 14 July 2023
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Gill B
Ashford, UK4 contributions
Jul 2023
The tour was amazing. A unique experience, educational but also highly entertaining and so original. The costumes and acting were spot on and it really brought St Peters to life. There isn't a huge amount of walking and some opportunities to sit down. It was a full 2.5 hours and well worth more than the suggested £5 donation.
Written 8 July 2023
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Dear GillBO10 and Party
The costumed characters,managers and guides wish to thank you most sincerely for the complimentary comments you made on your visit to us on 7th July. Please spread the word to your other friends who have not seen this tour.
9th July 2023
Written 9 July 2023
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Bailey
2 contributions
Jul 2023
Great tour, entertaining, informative and relaxed. Alan was a wonderful guide with a dry sense of humour. Well planned out, lots of short 5 minute performances, and always somewhere to sit if you need to rest. Highlights were the soldier, the stocks, the schoolmistress, and the scene at the alms house. Allow 3 hours as it can take a while to be split into groups. Amazing that 120 community members are involved in this, great pride in the village and its history.
Written 7 July 2023
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Dear Caitlind833
Thank you for your very positive comments on your July 7th visit to us, which we regard it is an important contribution to maintaining our standards.
With best wishes from us all
The guides, Managers and of course the costumed characters of the St Peter-in-Thanet-Village Tour
9th JUly 2023
Written 9 July 2023
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705shelleyl
Lakenheath, UK30 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Just excellent our tour guides Lynne and Sue were very informative a thoroughly enjoyable experience with great actors along the way worth every penny of the suggested donation well done to all the volunteers would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Sir Roger Johns group
Sir Roger Johns group
Written 15 June 2023
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Dear 705 Shelly and the Sir Roger Johns Group
We much appreciate your very positive comments about your visit to us on June 15th recently and we hope that you will spread the word to your friends about this experience which is now in its twenty-ninth year!
With best wishes and many thanks from the managers, guides and of course the costumed characters of the St-Peter- in- Thanet Village Tour
Written 22 June 2023
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DeanoHertfordshire
Hertfordshire3 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Tour was brilliant. Our guides Vivienne and Caroline were very informative and friendly.
Actors also good.
Actors also good.
Written 4 June 2023
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Dear Deano from Hertfordshire and we are glad that you enjoyed your visit to us on June 4th.
Please spread the word and encourage all your friends to share this experience of our historic village of St Peter--in-Thanet now in the twenty-ninth season!
With best wishes from all of us, Managers, Guides and Costumed characters
Written 10 June 2023
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JustJaneBonn
Germany11 contributions
Do you have to book a place on this tour, or can you just go along to the starting point at the church?
MichaelFVT
Broadstairs, UK2 contributions
It is advisable to book in advance as demnd is high especially during August and September
tialoca2015
Vancouver, Canada28 contributions
Can someone please explain the problem report (Review violates guidelines, Review is suspicious. Review posted to wrong location.) to me? I cannot understand how I have violated any guidelines. I don't know what is suspicious about my review. And how have I posted to the wrong location? I sincerely apologize if I have unintentionally offended anyone. I had a wonderful time and only wanted to tell others about the St. Peter's Village Tour.
Charlesworth100
London182 contributions
Need a link to see your review sorry?
Julie H
Essex, UK3 contributions
What dates are the theatre walking tours
MichaelFVT
Broadstairs, UK2 contributions
This 24th season it was from Thursday May 17th to Saturday September 15th 2018