PLEASE NOTE ST MARY PATRIXBOURNE IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING BUILDING WORK AND IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. THE CHURCHYARD IS STILL ACCESSSABLE.

St Mary's, Patrixbourne is a beautiful church situated in to the south of Canterbury. St Mary's is the 'pilgrimage hub' of The Bridge Group Parish and sits on four pilgrimage routes accross the south east of the united kingdom. The North Downs Way, Via Francigena, The Old Way and The Royal Saxon Way all run through the village of Patrixbourne. Over the years various groups of Pilgrims have been to St Mary’s, some even staying overnight in pre-arranged groups before continuing their journeys to Canterbury.

The parish of The Bridge Group is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.