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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. Windsor Castle

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    Photographer Mark Fiennes. Royal Collection Trust © 2012 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    Location

    Windsor and Maidenhead

    Type

    Castle / Fort

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

  2. Guildford Cathedral

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    Guildford Cathedral

    Location

    Guildford

    Type

    Cathedral / Minister

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

    Notable sandstone interior and marble floors. Restaurant and shops.

  3. Winchester Cathedral

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    North West Facade of Winchester Cathedral

    Location

    Winchester

    Type

    Cathedral / Minister

    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.

  4. Woburn Abbey

    Location

    Milton Keynes

    Type

    Safari Park

    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.

  5. The Friars

    Location

    Tonbridge and Malling

    Type

    Shop / Shopping Centre

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  6. Sandham Memorial Chapel

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    Sandham Memorial Chapel

    Location

    Basingstoke and Deane

    Type

    Church / Chapel

    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.

  7. None

    Location

    Winchester

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    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.

  8. Romsey Abbey

    Location

    Test Valley

    Type

    Abbey / Priory

    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.

  9. None

    Location

    Dartford

    Type

    Garden

    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.

  10. Rochester Cathedral

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    Soaring West Front

    Location

    Medway Towns

    Type

    Cathedral / Minister

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

  11. Stonor House

    Location

    South Oxfordshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    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.

  12. Dorney Court

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    Dorney Court

    Location

    Windsor and Maidenhead

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    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. Battle Abbey

    Location

    Rother

    Type

    Abbey / Priory

    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.

  14. None

    Location

    New Forest

    Type

    Abbey / Priory

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

  15. Bayham Abbey

    Location

    Tunbridge Wells

    Type

    Abbey / Priory

    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

    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. Lancing College Chapel

    Location

    Worthing

    Type

    Church / Chapel

    Dominating the lower Adur Valley, Lancing College Chapel was built in 13thC Gothic style from 1868 and dedicated in 1911. The 32ft rose window is one of the largest in England.

  18. 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.

  19. St Nicholas Church Asthall

    Location

    West Oxfordshire

    Type

    Church / Chapel

    A 12th century church in the Windrush Valley, with a 14th century transept converted into a chantry chapel. This has a very rare small 14th century altar with a built-in piscina, two reliquaries and a huge tomb recess housing a delicately carved effigy of the Lady Joan Cornwall in a wimple. Rare...

  20. Brookwoods Military Cemetery

    Location

    Woking

    Type

    Cemetery / Mausoleum

    The London Necroplis National Mausoleum Company formed 1852 to cope with with volume of London's in the mid 19th century.