Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Oak Walk
Hythe, CT21 5DN
Kent - Built
- 1100
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1068961, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17529941, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Leonard's
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Leonard's
St Leonard's is an active Church of England parish church on Oak Walk, in the Kent town of Hythe. Standing on higher ground, it holds Grade I listed status and has served the local parish since the mediaeval period.
Construction began towards the end of the eleventh century. An earthquake brought down the western tower in 1739, and the structure was reconstructed eleven years later. Features include a Norman entrance beside the nave, mediaeval images of vessels scratched into its southern columns, and Roman stone incorporated within a slender arch displaying late Saxon characteristics. A vestry extension dates to 1959. Below the chancel, built around 1220, is an uncommon bone chamber holding approximately 2,000 skulls and 8,000 femurs, thought to represent between 2,000 and 4,000 individuals. The churchyard contains the grave of Lionel Lukin, who is credited with devising a lifeboat capable of righting itself.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Leonard's?⌄
St Leonard's is at Oak Walk, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5DN.
What denomination is St Leonard's?⌄
St Leonard's in Hythe belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Leonard's building?⌄
The building dates from 1100. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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