Title: St. Martin's Church in Canterbury - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [St. Martin's Church Hotels](https://expedia.ca/St-Martins-Church-Hotels.0-l6091965-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canterbury](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Canterbury.d4596.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Canterbury](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Canterbury.d4596.Travel-Guide-Activities)[St. Martin's Church Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-St-Martins-Church.d6091965.Car-Rental-Guide)[Canterbury Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Canterbury.d4596.Destination-Travel-Guides) # St. Martin's Church Tours and Activities ## Visit St. Martin's Church Activities [Canterbury travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Canterbury.dx4596) --- --- #### Explore one of England’s first Christian churches to see Roman architecture, famous tombs and a rich sense of history. St. Martin’s Church is one of Canterbury’s most treasured attractions. Walk around the historic grounds of one of England’s oldest churches, learn its journey and see where some of Canterbury’s most famous historic figures were laid to rest. A local Christian queen founded the small church of St. Martin’s before the arrival of St. Augustine from Rome in A.D. 597\. St. Augustine restored the church and in doing so established what is believed to be the first public Christian church on the English isles. Come and visit this renowned site that was designated World Heritage-listed status alongside other Canterbury sites, such as the town’s sixth-century cathedral and St. Augustine’s Abbey. Admire the church’s construction and enjoy the sense of mystery held by these ancient stones and the quiet atmosphere of this sacred location. Inside the church, you can rest on aged pews and see brass artifacts and tablets from over the centuries. Enjoy the colorful stained-glass windows that depict scenes from St. Augustine’s life and fill the humble church with light. For a unique experience, join one of the weekly services. The meaningful sermons and the quiet beauty of the church’s atmosphere make it enjoyable even if you are not religious. After a visit to the building, take a stroll through the historic graveyard and see the burial sites of some of the region’s most famous icons. Some of these gravestones date back past the foundation of America and include names like Mary Tourtel, a well-known writer, and Thomas Sidney Cooper, the famous painter. Be sure to visit the two other buildings that, along with St. Martin’s Church, form the Canterbury World Heritage Site. The Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine’s Abbey are just 10 minutes away on foot and are vital additions to a history-themed day exploring the birthplace of English Christianity. Entry to St.Martin's Church is free. Note that the opening hours are limited around the middle of the day. 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