Self-led cycle ride from Southwark to Canterbury on the Francigena Britannica Date: 4th and 5th July 2026 Time of departure: 8am 4th July Point of departure: Register your details in the form below to receive details on the meeting point. Destination: Canterbury cathedral gates, around 4pm on 5th Suggested venue for overnight stay: Aylesford Priory.…
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-Alex Knox On May 2nd, Pilgrims to Rome volunteers Julia Lewis and Alex Knox led a guided walk along a section of the Francigena Britannica, from Dartford to Shoreham. This was the first in a series of walks that ‘Pilgrims to Rome’ is organising along the Britannica, as they continue to build bridges with local…
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Date: 2 May, 2026 Timings: 10 am depart Dartford. Arrive at Otford train station at 4pm. Walk leads: Alex Knox and Julia Lewis Route description: The route follows the River Darent all the way to Otford, passing through Darenth, Farningham, Eynesford, past Lullingstone Roman Villa and Castle, through Shoreham on to Otford. As the route…
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‘The Transformative Experience of Pilgrimage’ The essential event for pilgrims planning their journey to Rome on the Via Francigena – talks and Q&A led by experienced pilgrims. The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome will hold its annual conference on 14 March, at St. George’s Cathedral in Southwark. This event is a wonderful opportunity to hear…
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