St Martin's Church
North Holmes Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 1QJ
Next service Sunday 19 July · 09:30 — Holy Communion (BCP)
Quick answer
St Martin's Church is a Church of England (Anglican) church at North Holmes Road in Canterbury, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion (BCP) at 09:30 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church of England (Anglican) (anglican)
- Location
- Canterbury, England
- Postcode
- CT1 1QJ
- Diocese
- Diocese of Canterbury
- Main service
- Sunday 09:30 — Holy Communion (BCP)
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Holy Communion (BCP)
Holy Communion
About St Martin's Church
St Martin's Church in Canterbury holds an unrivalled place in English Christian history: it was already a working church when St Augustine arrived from Rome in 597 AD to begin the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons, and was used by Queen Bertha, the Frankish Christian wife of King Æthelberht of Kent, for her private worship before that. Parts of the present building incorporate Roman brickwork, and it has been in continuous Christian use for more than 1,400 years — longer than any other church in the English-speaking world. Together with Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey it forms the Canterbury UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Notable facts about St Martin's Church
- The Church of England is the established church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which numbers tens of millions of members across more than 165 countries.
- St Martin's Church belongs to the Diocese of Canterbury, the regional family of churches through which its tradition organises worship, clergy and community life.
- St Martin's Church carries a dedication to Saint Martin — church dedications like this often reach back to the earliest centuries of Christianity in England.
What to Expect at a Church of England (Anglican) Church
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
Facilities & Accessibility
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Roman brickwork
- Saxon font
- Historic graveyard
- Free entry
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Martin's Church?
St Martin's Church is located at North Holmes Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QJ, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is St Martin's Church?
St Martin's Church is a Church of England (Anglican) church, part of the Diocese of Canterbury. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at St Martin's Church?
St Martin's Church holds regular services on Sunday, Wednesday; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact St Martin's Church?
You can contact St Martin's Church by phone or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend St Martin's Church?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, St Martin's Church welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.
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