St John's Jerusalem
Sutton-at-Hone, North Kent
Image: National TrustSt John's Jerusalem is a 13th-century chapel built by the Knights Hospitaller, set in a peaceful moated garden beside the River Darent near Dartford. Look inside the light, well-preserved chapel, then follow the garden paths and bridges with a picnic. It opens on just one afternoon a month in season, and an hour is enough.
Highlights
- A rare surviving chapel of the Knights Hospitaller from the early 13th century
- A garden bounded by the River Darent and an ancient moat
- Fruit trees, yew hedges, wild flowers and an avenue of horse chestnuts
- Seats and bridges for a quiet picnic
Good to know
- Dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden but not in the chapel
- The house is a private residence, so only the chapel and garden are open
- Farningham Road station is about 1.5 miles away
Getting there
St John's Jerusalem, Sutton-at-Hone, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9HQParking: Small grass car park with about 20 spaces, 80 metres from the chapel.
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