Upchurch offers several distinct reasons to stay: an agricultural landscape, an old church in the village centre, Roman pottery kilns in the district and golf. You can focus on a walk through a varied estuary landscape, local history or golf. Which aspect appeals most depends on whether you prefer spending time outdoors, exploring the area’s history or including golf in your plans.

Landscape between orchards and marshland

Around Upchurch, commercially cultivated orchards lie among arable and pastureland. This agricultural mix gives a characteristic impression of Kent. Together, orchards, fields and pasture shape the surrounding views and make the landscape a focus in its own right during your stay.

The Birds, Boats & Countryside circular walk passes through rolling fields, pastures and orchards, as well as along unpaved paths and country lanes. It explores a varied estuary landscape. The different path surfaces are worth considering when planning: unpaved sections and country lanes are part of the route and should be taken into account when deciding whether this walk is right for you.

Roman pottery kilns in the marshland

There were Roman pottery kilns in the salt marshes and across a large part of the marshland in the district of Upchurch. Upchurch is also considered an important Romano-British production centre. Its historical significance therefore encompasses both the district’s marshland and Upchurch’s role as a production centre. The kilns add a dimension of past use to the landscape and offer another way to explore the area’s history.

St Mary the Virgin in the village centre

St Mary the Virgin is an old church in the heart of the village. Two congregations offer different forms of worship there: one traditional and choir-led, the other contemporary and family-friendly. The life of the congregations thus ranges from a more traditional to a contemporary approach.

A service is held every Sunday, usually a communion service supported by the choir. Service formats and arrangements may vary. If you plan to attend a service, check the current arrangements in advance.

The parish endeavours to keep the church open during daylight hours on weekdays. If you would like to visit outside a service, check opening times in advance.

Golf with an indoor option in winter

Upchurch River Valley’s North Course is an 18-hole course. The indoor golf studio also offers a package that lets you play nine holes indoors in winter. There are therefore different options to choose from: an 18-hole course and a separate indoor option with nine holes in winter. This distinction is more useful for planning than a general description of the golf facilities. Course details and package availability may change; check them in advance.

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