Tiny church nestling in the Kent countryside. Its most notable feature is a magnificent set of stained glass windows by Chagall - an extraordinary feature for such a tiny place. A knowledgable friend informs me: The church was rebuilt c.1780, with Victorian additions. It was restored and a new Norman arched east window added in 1967 by Robert Potter, which was to hold the stained glass window in memory of Sarah D'Avigdor Goldsmid, drowned with a companion in a sailing accident in the sea off Hastings, aged 21. Two years previously, she and her mother had visited an exhibition of Marc Chagall's stained glass in Paris, made for the Medical Centre at the Hadassah Hebrew University, Jerusalem. The family had been at the nearby Somerhill estate since 1849, and while her father was a professing Jew, Sarah had been brought up in her mother's Christian faith. It was not easy to get Chagall's agreement to the commission, which was brokered by a mutual friend, Gérard Bauer. The initial commission led on, at the artist's suggestion, to the eventual filling of all the 12 windows with Chagall glass ('C'est magnifique. Je ferai les tous!'), but not until controversy over the fate of existing Victorian windows had been resolved, in 1985, the year of Chagall's death at the age of 98.

the most special place i was so excited to come here for the organ recital they had on a sunday i wanted to visit to see the chagall windows anyway but it was such a delight to see on the website they were doing a georgian tea party organ recital ! we bought tickets and went from london it was really worth the journey. everyone was so sweet and kind and i really loved the deep bellowing sound of the organ. afterwards we had tea and cake… the best scones i have ever had ! don’t miss the next organ recital they do ! it’s such a sweet lovely beautiful place and the windows are treasures the main window made me cry with the beautiful figure of the girl peaceful sadly under the ocean, but what a way to show your love to make such a work of beauty

Absolutely Fantastic If you can't visit in person Google it and look at the Stained glass it's wonderful as is the story behind the windows To sit down and enjoy the peace and quiet while looking around and admiring the craftmanship is just a pleasure and gives sheer joy. Its difficult to write down the words to describe this little Church I don't think that I have ever been to visit any place of religion that has looked as beautiful as this place My all time favourite is the Sagrada Familia but without fear of contradiction this little church is every inch as beautiful. We look forward to a return visit.

A beautiful little church that is listed in the Domesday Book, and is definitely worth visiting. It is best to go on a sunny day to see the windows in all of their glory. It is the only church in the world that has all its windows in stained glass designed by the Russian-French artist Marc Chagall.

This has got to be one of the most beautiful and atmospheric churches we've ever visited, and this is our second time here! Come on a sunny day when the Chagall stained glass windows catch the light at its best and you'll walk into a kaleidoscope of colours. This is definitely one of those places NOT to miss!

Awe-inspiring and unique windows. I've never been in a church like it. The history makes it even more moving and the descriptions are informative.

Very good , would highly recommend to visit & support this little church. Beautiful Chagall windows

Simple, peaceful church with the most beautiful Marc Chagall windows