St Thomas the Apostle, Harty
St Thomas the Apostle, Harty
St Thomas the Apostle, Harty
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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St Thomas the Apostle Church is located in the small hamlet of Harty, in the east of the Isle of Sheppey. The quaint church is without electricity, giving the church its period feel! Harty church is a grade II listed building dating back to around the 11th or 12th Century. Come and join our warm and friendly services, we are looking forward to meeting you…
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Deborah Harrison
Kent, UK471 contributions
Jul 2021
Always pop in to visit, beautiful little church - no electric so very pretty when lit by candles.
Drive up every year for the Annual Harty Flower festival, and any other excuse for a visit when its open.
You can also buy fresh farm eggs, jams and vegetables from the farmhouse next door.
Drive up every year for the Annual Harty Flower festival, and any other excuse for a visit when its open.
You can also buy fresh farm eggs, jams and vegetables from the farmhouse next door.
Written 19 July 2021
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John and Michele
Sittingbourne, UK5 contributions
Feb 2020
Harty is a wonderful place to visit, so peaceful and far away from the crowds. The church is beautiful and typical of a country church. Check out the famous chest which was stolen by thieves and returned to the church when somebody recognised it at an auction. The chest is unfortunately now behind iron gates to keep it secure but you can still see it. I believe it dates back to the 1600's.
There are many walks/trails around Harty where you can take in the bird life and if you fancy something to eat or a drink, the Harty Ferry Inn offers a wide choice and lovely views over the estuary. A perfect place for a walk and a summer drink (obviously when lockdown allows).
This is one of my favourite places to visit on the Isle of Sheppey and well worth a visit. If you are lucky to visit in May/June check out the Flower Festival which runs over a weekend and is an ideal place to meet some of the local people and sample some homemade goodies and crafts. They usually have a live band playing, plenty to see and do.
There are many walks/trails around Harty where you can take in the bird life and if you fancy something to eat or a drink, the Harty Ferry Inn offers a wide choice and lovely views over the estuary. A perfect place for a walk and a summer drink (obviously when lockdown allows).
This is one of my favourite places to visit on the Isle of Sheppey and well worth a visit. If you are lucky to visit in May/June check out the Flower Festival which runs over a weekend and is an ideal place to meet some of the local people and sample some homemade goodies and crafts. They usually have a live band playing, plenty to see and do.
Written 19 January 2021
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huwkidwell
Hitchin, UK3 contributions
Feb 2020
Worth going to for the views and the history. Lovely windows and excellent aspect. Do go if you are in the area.
Written 28 June 2020
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Keith P
London, UK18 contributions
Jan 2020
A wonderful place of worship with a thousand years of Christianity embedded in its stones. Well worth the detour. Another churchyard to give rest to a War Grave.
Written 3 January 2020
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Emms W
Isle of Sheppey, UK100 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
A lovely place, beautiful inside worth a visit. Look up to your right after you walk in and you’ll see a Saxon watch tower, rumoured to have been there before the Church as built.
Flower festival with country fair in July each year. Last Church in the country no electric so Midnight Mass at Christmas is a spectacular of candles.
Flower festival with country fair in July each year. Last Church in the country no electric so Midnight Mass at Christmas is a spectacular of candles.
Written 31 August 2019
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Andy S
Truro, UK64 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
A most stunning charming ancient church . Small , quaint and no frills. .. no power ... but worth a visit .
Written 8 July 2019
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Sonia F
Kent, UK57 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Historical church with great views over the Swale a place to look back at Kent. A quiet corner of the Isle of Sheppey.
Written 9 June 2019
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Sandie H
Isle of Sheppey, UK98 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
A beautiful little church, in the middle of the countryside on Sheppey. They hold a flower festival each year, which makes a beautiful church, simply stunning.
Written 29 April 2019
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GympieRattler
2 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Travelled to this bijou church in late January with relatives local to the island. Very atmospheric and desolate at that time of year. Reminiscent of the opening scene to Great Expectations but, devoid of the mist. A small gift shop where an informative pamphlet about the history of the place and, other items can be purchased via an honestly box. Would like to revisit when the flower festival is in progress later in the year. Full of history.
Written 23 January 2019
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lynne j
Dartford, UK420 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Amazing scenic drive to Harty Ferry. Really lovely old church with beautiful stained glass windows.
A few historic tombs with brief potted history. Love the jam for sale.
The views are smashing and worth the drive along the pot holed country lane.
A few historic tombs with brief potted history. Love the jam for sale.
The views are smashing and worth the drive along the pot holed country lane.
Written 18 November 2018
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102Nicki
South-East London35 contributions
I wonder if there will be a flower festival this year?
102Nicki
South-East London35 contributions
I wonder if there will be a flower festival this year?
Ian Andersen
Sheerness, UK1 contribution
Can you be buried at this church
Freedom60165134321
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There is a churchyard but whether or not it is still in use, I don't know. Best to contact the church directly.
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- St Thomas the Apostle, Harty is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:00 - 17:00
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