Those starting their pilgrimage to Canterbury from London at the beginning of June may be interested to know that there will be a Pilgrim Mass at Southwark’s Roman Catholic St George’s Cathedral on Monday 2 June.

Canon Michael Rawson, Sub Dean of the nearby Anglican Southwark Cathedral, is the preacher.

This will mark the start of a special five day Southwark Jubilee Pilgrimage 2025 to Aylesford which will largely follow the Pilgrims’ Way.

After the 10am Mass participants are invited to follow the one mile Romero Way to the Anglican Southwark Cathedral for refreshments and a pilgrim blessing.

The Aylesford walkers will then be heading for Greenwich and Chislehurst before following the Pilgrims’ Way from Shoreham on day four. Independent pilgrims can follow the traditional way out of Southwark along the Old Kent Road.

Note that there may not be any spare accommodation at Aylesford Priory for those continuing to Canterbury.