Step into Spring with William's Walk!
Sun 10 May
|Holly Hill carpark for Dode Church
Join us on our annual William's Walk, marking the historic connection between two sister churches. This walk retraces the journey made by William, the last priest of Dode, to St. Benedict’s church in Paddlesworth when Dode ceased to be used as a parish church in 1367.
Time & Location
10 May 2026, 13:30 – 17:00
Holly Hill carpark for Dode Church, 89RW+C8, Gravesend DA13 0UB, UK
About the event
This circular walk will start at Holly Hill Carpark, DA13 0UB, from where we walk to The Lost Village of Dode. Imagine it's the year 1367. William, the last priest of Dode, was one of the very few people who survived the Black Death. Dode village was all but wiped out and the bishop told priest William to leave Dode church and continue his work serving the people of Dode's sister church St. Benedict's in Paddlesworth. William closes the door of Dode church behind him for the last time and continues to walk down the scenic North Downs to Paddlesworth. You are invited to go back in time and join William on his last walk from Dode Church to St. Benedict's (yes, you may dress up like William will for the occasion).
This is a free RSVP event. The circular walk conveniently starts at 1:30pm at Holly Hill carpark. From…
