Welcome to all visitors - Tourists, Seekers and Pilgrims

A place where your mind can be idle, and forget its concerns, descend into silence, and worship in secret.— Thomas Merton

Small Pilgrim Places are:

Spaces for pondering, breathing, meditating, praying and ‘being’
Small places, not those already on the map, well-known, or that draw crowds;
Simple, quiet and unpretentious, with the presence of the Divine;
Places of worship, gardens, ruins, open spaces, holy wells, etc.;
Welcoming and inclusive.

The Small Pilgrim Places Network:

Brings together people who support the ethos of SPPs through prayer and practical support;
Encourages members to promote the key elements of SPPs - quiet prayer and meditation, hospitality, silence, space and simplicity not only in SPPs but also in their own personal situations;
Is mutually supportive, encouraging the exchange of experiences, inspiration and practicalities.

Find out more about us or view our list of small pilgrim places.

Today's Featured Place

St. Martin of Tours, Chelsfield

An early medieval church, the Anglican Parish Church of Chelsfield, Kent, is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours. The earliest parts of the current church building were constructed in the 12th century. …

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Latest News

Up to Date!

Monday 8th April 2019, 11:00 AM

The map and information about the Places - now 62 of them - has been fully updated ready for the new season. The updated handbook, leaflets and cycle of prayer have been uploaded to the Members' Area and will be mailed out to members over the next couple of weeks.

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