Kent & Surrey Group visit to the Old House Project

Event details

Kent & Surrey Group visit to the Old House Project

Tuesday 18 February 

10.30 – 1pm 

SPAB purchased this important grade II* property in 2018 with the intention of demonstrating conservation and repair techniques.  It had been unoccupied for many years and was in poor condition. The building started life as a chapel and priests' lodging associated with Boxley Abbey. It was converted into a house in the 16th or 17th century when it was extended and altered, followed by a series of 19th century alterations and additions.

The property has now been conserved and will be sold by the Society.  Alterations and conservation techniques have been used that are worth discussion with the project manager, Jonny Garlick, who has kindly agreed to conduct the visit.

This is a wonderful opportunity to see SPAB conservation philosophy being successfully adopted to bring an unused historic building back into use. 

You will need 

The Old House Project is a live construction site so you will need to wear practical clothing and sturdy shoes, ideally steel toe-capped.

How to get there

St Andrew’s Chapel
Boarley Lane, Boxley
ME14 3BT

• Limited parking is available nearby. The closest train station is Maidstone, approximately 10 minutes by taxi
• There is a portaloo and basic handwashing facilities on site

Accessibility

• Uneven surfaces / slippery paths
• Significant periods of standing / walking / kneeling
• Visitors will need to take care as they tour the site.
• The ground is uneven in places.
• Seating will be limited.
• The building and surrounding area is dusty and muddy in places.
• There may be loud construction work happening.

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email kent.surrey@spab.org.uk

We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online.

All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions. 

Photo credit: Rachel Stoplar