Tunbridge Wells Heritage Open Days 2011 - St James' Church, Ferndale, TN2 3RL

St James Church - Interior (Post Card) - Collection: Philip Whitbourn, Tunbridge Wells

An exhibition about the history of the Victorian streets around the church, including Beulah Road and Ferndale. Focuses on the people who lived in this area and on the architecture of the houses. St James’s Church was built in 1860-2 to meet the expanding population in this part of Tunbridge Wells.

The Grade II listed building is a classic neo-Gothic church, designed by Ewan Christian, later President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. The wood and stone used in the church were provided by Mr Ward of the neighbouring Calverley Estate. The chancel has a beautifully coloured roof with symbols of the crucifixion. The angel font is a copy of an original in Denmark.

Saturday 10th September 1000 - 1600

Sunday 11th September 1400 - 1600

  • Parking (entrance off Ferndale)
  • Toilets (including disabled)

    www.stjamestw.co.uk