St Anselm's Church, Pembury

St Anselm's Church is a Catholic place of worship in Pembury designed with a contemporary approach that includes a main prayer hall and a permanent altar. The Stations of the Cross line the walls, creating focal points throughout the interior space.

The church began in 1964 as a small chapel and gained new standing in 2011 when it acquired quasi-parish status. This change reflected its growing role within the broader Catholic community.

The congregation includes former Anglican worshippers from St Barnabas Church in Royal Tunbridge Wells who converted to Catholicism together with their vicar. This shared background shapes the community's identity and how people gather here.

The church sits on Lower Green Road in a convenient location within the town. A traditional lychgate at the entrance clearly marks where the church grounds begin.

The lychgate marking the entrance is an unusual architectural touch that separates the sacred space from the community area around it. This traditional gateway style was once common at English parish churches before falling out of use.

Location: Pembury

Website: http://saintanselms.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.14408,0.32264

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13