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Welcome to the Walmer and Cornilo Benefice 

The name Cornilo comes from the ancient 'hundred' in which we all reside. It covers the villages and hamlets of Ringwould, Kingsdown, Ripple, Sutton, Ashley, Studdal and Little Mongeham. 


Please see Church Diary for  'in church' services and upcoming events

Christmas Services  click here

RINGWOULD CHURCH IS OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER & VISITS 10-4.00    

KINGSDOWN CHURCH  IS OPEN 10-3.00 

SUTTON  is OPEN 9.30-4.00 

For Weddings, Baptisms or Funerals (including burials) please contact the Benefice Office on 01304 366605 or email

We normally offer a variety of worship for all ages and traditions the CHURCHES are:-

St Nicholas, Ringwould  

St John the Evangelist Kingsdown 

St Mary the Virgin, Ripple

St Peter and St Paul, Sutton by Dover

St Mary's, Walmer

St Saviour's, Walmer

Blessed Mary of Walmer (The Old Church)

PART OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

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