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Churches and cathedrals in Southern England

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If you looking to visit some of the most historically important cathedrals in England, then look no further than the South East. From the centuries old centre of the Anglican Church to one of the newest cathedrals in England, South East England has it all. 

Make the most of a day out in one of the inspiring cathedrals in England by visiting a city with two cathedrals, Portsmouth in Hampshire. The city is home to both St John's Catholic Cathedral and the Anglican Cathedral Church of St Thomas.

Further afield and less than 100 years old, Guildford Cathedral is one of the newest cathedrals in England. Be sure to visit and admire the contrast between the Brutalist brick exterior and the light, soaring gothic arches inside. Also in South East England is the centre of the Anglican Church, Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, one of the oldest cathedrals in England. Staying in Kent, be sure not to miss Rochester Cathedral, England’s second oldest cathedral.

Finally, pay a visit to one of the most famous cathedrals in England, Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire, and learn about the fundamental role it has played in the history of Britain.

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  1. Winchester Cathedral

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    North West Facade of Winchester Cathedral

    Location

    Winchester

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    Cathedral / Minister

    Tourism South East Member

    Now over 900 years old, a priceless jewel in a scarcely less precious setting. See the tombs of Jane Austen and Izaak Walton, the Chantry Chapels and hear how the diver saved the Cathedral in 1906.

  2. Guildford Cathedral

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    Guildford Cathedral

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    Guildford

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    Cathedral / Minister

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    New Anglican cathedral, the foundation stone of which was laid in 1936.

    Notable sandstone interior and marble floors. Restaurant and shops.

  3. None

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    Winchester

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    Historic House / Palace

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    In a serene and picturesque setting by the Water Meadows, St Cross Hospital is a beautiful group of Grade I listed buildings dating from 1132.

  4. Windsor Castle

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    Windsor Castle

    Location

    Windsor and Maidenhead

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    Castle / Fort

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    The oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and The Queen's favourite weekend home.

  5. Painshill Park

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    Gothic Temple at Painshill Park

    Location

    Elmbridge

    Type

    Garden

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    Discover a magnificent 18th century Georgian landscape with lake, crystal Grotto, Vineyard and interesting follies. Family events throughout the year. Tearoom and gift shop.

  6. Battle Abbey

    Location

    Rother

    Type

    Abbey / Priory

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    An abbey founded by William the Conqueror on the site of the Battle of Hastings. Battlefield views and new visitor centre with film and interactive exhibition.

  7. Canterbury Cathedral

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    Canterbury

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    Cathedral / Minister

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    Motherchurch of the Anglican Communion, seat of the Archbishop. Stunning stained glass. Eleventh Century Crypt, Twelfth Century Quire, Fourteenth Century Nave.

  8. The Friars

    Location

    Tonbridge and Malling

    Type

    Shop / Shopping Centre

    Tourism South East Member

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  9. Stonor House

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    South Oxfordshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    House built between 12th and 18thC with a 13thC chapel. Has connections with Catholicism and exhibition of the work and life of Edmund Campion, furniture, tapestries and paintings.

  10. None

    Location

    Dartford

    Type

    Garden

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    A large garden moated by the River Darent around former 13thC chapel, Commandery of Hospitallers, a small part of which was converted to a billiard room.

  11. St Augustine's Abbey

    Location

    Canterbury

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    Abbey / Priory

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    This great Abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded in AD 597 by St Augustine.

  12. Dorney Court

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    Dorney Court

    Location

    Windsor and Maidenhead

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    Historic House / Palace

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    One of England's finest Tudor manor houses. Superb architecture, a fine collection of portraits, furniture from the 15th to 20th century with village church adjacent.

  13. Sandham Memorial Chapel

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    Sandham Memorial Chapel

    Location

    Basingstoke and Deane

    Type

    Church / Chapel

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    This red-brick chapel was built in the 1920s for the artist, Stanley Spencer to fill with murals inspired by his experiences in the First World War. Influenced by Giotto's Arena Chapel in Padua, Spencer took five years to complete.

  14. Romsey Abbey

    Location

    Test Valley

    Type

    Abbey / Priory

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    This fine Norman and early-English abbey has Saxon foundations and roods. It houses the tomb of Earl Mountbatten of Burma and is an active parish church, with fine choral tradition.

  15. Bayham Abbey

    Location

    Tunbridge Wells

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    Abbey / Priory

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    Impressive ruins of Abbey founded 1208 by Premonstratensian monks and dissolved by Wolsey in 1525. Ruins of church buildings and gatehouse, set in valley of River Teise.

  16. Manor Farm

    Location

    Eastleigh

    Type

    Museum

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    Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 - living history site.

  17. None

    Location

    New Forest

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    Abbey / Priory

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    Beaulieu Abbey Ruins date back to the 13th Century and were partly distroyed in the 15th Century.

  18. Rochester Cathedral

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    Soaring West Front

    Location

    Medway Towns

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    Cathedral / Minister

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    Consecrated in AD604, the present building dates from 1080. A blend of Norman and Gothic architecture raised above a crypt with medieval wall paintings.

  19. Woburn Abbey

    Location

    Milton Keynes

    Type

    Safari Park

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    Drive through the different areas in the comfort of your own car and you will see lions at play on Simba Hill, tigers slinking out of the Tiger Woods, or you can spot bears and wolves prowling along the Navajo Trail.

  20. Buckingham Chantry Chapel

    Location

    Buckinghamshire

    Type

    Church / Chapel

    15th century chapel, restored by Gilbert Scott in 1875. Second-hand bookchop with refreshments. Property available for hire.