All are welcome

Over 200,000 pilgrims a year make their way to Aylesford. Some as part of organised pilgrimages, some on a parish visit, others come on school trips or fellowship or hobby clubs.

The Friars is open 365 days a year and there is no entrance charge. The grounds are open all the time and the Book and Gift Shop, the Tearooms and Pottery opening hours are as follows:

Summer (March - October, when the clocks change)
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Winter (October - March)
Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Please note the Book & Gift Shop, Tearooms and Pottery are closed between Christmas and the New Year although the grounds and chapels remain open.

The Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX

Tel: 01622 717272 Fax: 01622 715575 Email: contact