One of the area's oldest churches, St Laurence Church, in the parish of
Sheldwich, Badlesmere and Leaveland, was built in 1206.
Further Information
Village Priest
Arthur Skinner
01233 740 666
Parochial Church Council
Treasurer: Mrs Lyn Collins
01227 830 158
Churchwardens: Miss Cherryl Fountain
01795 531 945 Mrs Lyn Collins
01227 830 158
Services
Family Communion 9.30am Sunday, Family Service 4th Sundays
Access
Leaveland church is open every day and is frequently used for prayer by
people popping in. There are activities connected with the churchyard and a
noticeboard for recording plants, birds, insects, etc, which have been
spotted. There is also a project for recording gravestones.
Chilli Festival
Leaveland's Chilli Festival, a show of chilli plants, with some of the world's hottest peppers plus many more varieties, will be held in Leaveland church on 3rd and 4th September.
Refreshments and children's activities.
Pepper plants and pods are for sale if adventurous cooks and chefs would like to try them!