Friends of Capel Church

Friends of Capel Church The Friends of Capel Church were established to support the work of the CCT and increase interest in St Thomas a Becket Church, Capel to keep it open.

For over 30 generations this picturesque church has been central in the lives of the people of Capel. Following closure in 1986 it is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. Listed Grade 1 on account of its important wall
paintings, St Thomas a Becket church remains a consecrated building and provides a peaceful haven for residents and visitors alike. The Friends of Capel Church organi

sation was set up to support the work of the Churches Conservation Trust and work with them to:

• Increase interest in St Thomas a Becket Church, Capel
• Keep it welcoming and open to visitors.
• Organise occasional events and services. Without support, the future of the church may be insecure. As an historic monument it could be kept locked and mothballed. The Friends help keep it alive and loved. A further role of the Friends is to provide a pool of volunteers to assist the Trust’s official keyholder to care for the church and its contents. By joining The Friends of Capel Church you can make a difference by assisting the Trust to ensure that this lovely building remains open for the enjoyment of all. Membership, at a minimum £5 per annum, is open to all and will show your commitment to the church and your acknowledgement of its pivotal role in the
community. All members are entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Newsletters with information of occasional events and Friends’ projects will appear in the parish magazine, and on the Friends of Capel Church website.

Sunday 7th June – Afternoon at 4pm a Concert by "Quorum", an a Capella choir.
13/05/2026

Sunday 7th June – Afternoon at 4pm a Concert by "Quorum", an a Capella choir.

Thank you to all the exhibitors, helpers and visitors to the Flower Festival this weekend! It was fantastic to see so m...
06/04/2026

Thank you to all the exhibitors, helpers and visitors to the Flower Festival this weekend! It was fantastic to see so many of you up there. Keep an eye out for our next event!

Here are some more photos to whet your appetite for the flower festival! Come up and see the lambs and the flowers (Sund...
04/04/2026

Here are some more photos to whet your appetite for the flower festival! Come up and see the lambs and the flowers (Sunday and Monday, 10 am to 4 pm).

Here are some photographs from the Flower Festival today. Remember that the show is on until Monday (6th); each day 10 a...
04/04/2026

Here are some photographs from the Flower Festival today. Remember that the show is on until Monday (6th); each day 10 am to 4 pm. Some up and say hello!

Why not visit the church for the flower festival over the Easter Weekend.
12/03/2026

Why not visit the church for the flower festival over the Easter Weekend.

If you visited Capel Church to see the Christmas Tree Festival today I am sure that you had a real treat. What a wonderf...
13/12/2025

If you visited Capel Church to see the Christmas Tree Festival today I am sure that you had a real treat. What a wonderful display of both Christmas Trees and Craft work by local Crafts People. Although the trees will remain in the church some until 12th night, the work of the local Crafts People will be on display for just tomorrow. So you still have time to shop for that something hand made gifts.
Robin's 2026 calendar sold out on Saturday but a fresh supply will be available again tomorrow morning (Sunday 14th December). They feature photographs form early in the 1900's to about the mid 1950's and many thanks goes to James Buggs for allowing Robin access to the farm archive. They are just £7.50 each you can contact Robin on Facebook via the Friends of Capel Church page or Five Oak Green Friends or his own page to order your copy.

The final touches are being added to this year's Christmas Tree Festival which opens its doors tomorrow morning at 10am.
12/12/2025

The final touches are being added to this year's Christmas Tree Festival which opens its doors tomorrow morning at 10am.

We are pleased to announce the return of the Christmas Tree Festival on 13th & 14th of December 2025.
21/11/2025

We are pleased to announce the return of the Christmas Tree Festival on 13th & 14th of December 2025.

16/11/2025

St Thomas a Becket at Capel will be close on the afternoon of 2nd December from 1pm for a private school carol service. The church will reopen on Wednesday 3rd December at 10am as usual.

There are now just two days to go until the church opens up on this years Heritage Open Days. Friends of Capel Church ar...
11/09/2025

There are now just two days to go until the church opens up on this years Heritage Open Days.
Friends of Capel Church are hosting a display of photographs marking the 150th anniversary of Capel School. You may be able to spot your self or a relative amongst the photographs on display. The event is free and there is a Tombola, "Good as New" stall and Refreshments.
The photo exhibition remains in place until Sunday 21st September.

Address

Church Lane, Capel
Tonbridge
TN126SX

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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