St John the Baptist Church Doddington,

 St John the Baptist Church

Date January | Location  Doddington | Open to the public 

My 5-year-old and I were looking at a map to find places we could explore, and we noticed there were five churches clustered together that we could visit. So, we got in the car and planned a route using the map. This was the first church we explored that day. It was small and beautiful inside, and it had some original paintings on the walls, which were nice to see.

The church is located in a very rural area of Kent. It is Grade 1 listed and is a rare 12th-century church, featuring a 17th-century tower and a 13th-century south chapel.

St Peters Church - Malmo Sweden

 St Peters Chruch 

Date: October | Location: Malmö, Sweden | Open to the public

Wow, what can I say about this church? It’s so beautiful and amazing! There’s something about churches in another country that feels different; they are so spacious and incredibly bright. My first reaction was, “Wow!” The interior of the church was absolutely stunning. I can't wait to return to Sweden and explore more of the churches they have there. It was just incredible! The volunteer was also super friendly and explained a lot to us about the church. They even organized a mini treasure hunt for the kids, which my daughter really enjoyed. The church is built in the Brick Gothic style and was constructed around the 14th century. It is one of the main churches of the city and remains a significant landmark. It is one of the few churches from medieval Denmark that suffered damage over the years. The church is recognized for its late medieval murals and features a basilica layout with three naves and transepts. It is a Roman Catholic church.

St Margaret's Church - Lower Halstow

St Margrate Church 

Date - September | Location Kent | Demolished - No 

As part of the Heritage Open Days, I decided to explore some local churches that I hadn't visited before. I headed over to Lower Halstow to check out a small church there. The church was charming, and we had a pleasant chat with the volunteers. However, we didn't stay long, as there were other places I wanted to explore.

This church dates back to the 11th century and has been in use for around 800 years.

All Saints, Church - Finsbury

 All Saints church 

Date September | location medway | Delmoished - No 

I've always seen this church while driving around but never really explored it until I noticed it was open for Heritage Weekend. I decided to check it out, and the volunteers there were lovely and very welcoming.

The church is said to have a history dating back to Norman and Saxon times. It was reportedly rebuilt in 1127 and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Additionally, it is Grade II listed.

St James's Church - Isle of grain

 St James Church 

Date September | location Kent | Delmoished - No 

During the Heritage Open Day, we visited St James Church, which has a unique charm. Although it's small, the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed, and the volunteers were very friendly. This church dates back to the 12th century and originally featured Norman architecture, but by the 19th century, the aisles were removed.