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St Mildred’s Church, Tenterden

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Parish church in the centre of Tenterden with a 15th-century tower, wagon ceiling and Whitfeld monument. Usually open 9am to 4pm daily.

About St Mildred’s Church, Tenterden

St Mildred’s is the parish church at the centre of Tenterden, off the High Street. The church’s own listing says it is usually open from 9am to at least 4pm every day, and the National Churches Trust lists it as open daily 9am to 5pm. The Trust describes a 14th-century nave with later aisles, a crown-post roof with a wagon ceiling, a 15th-century tower, the Whitfeld family monument and a Sanctus bell of about 1400. Services and events can affect access.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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Peggotty’s Tea Shoppe

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