At the Lost Village of Dode we love helping you to share your special occasions such as a Rites of Passage Ceremony to mark the transition from one phase of life to another, this might include a wedding, baby naming ceremony, handfasting, anniversary, significant birthday party or perhaps an important family Gathering, Funeral, Memorial or wake. Just tell us what you have in mind and we will help you to deliver an event fit for such an occasion.
We also host a number of events throughout the year which you can attend. Please see the latest dates below;
With Spring & Easter on the way, we will be starting to have our various public open days available. A volunteer, Anna, be on site between 12-3.00pm for anyone wishing to visit on...
Dode is more than an ancient building, for it is a far older place than perhaps we can imagine, it’s beginnings go back into the mist of time. If you walk into the meadow...
One of the frequently asked questions at Dode is about the 8 leylines that pass through the building, so Doug will be giving a talk on them including a light hearted look at the...
Dode is more than an ancient building, for it is a far older place than perhaps we can imagine, it’s beginnings go back into the mist of time. If you walk into the meadow...
Owl Experience & Picnic We are pleased to announce an exciting event for the summer alongside the Kent & South East Owl Wedding Ring Delivery a fabulous afternoon with the Owls here at...
Always been interested in finding out more about the great history that fills Dodes walls….this is your chance. Many people believe that Dode was built in 1100 by Gundulf, a Norman Bishop and contemporary...
Spoil your Mum this Mothers Day with a special Afternoon Tea in our unique 1000yr old venue space catered by Mary’s Kitchen & Finickity Fayre. The menu has been specially created for Mothers...
Holly Barrow will be open again for viewings on this Saturday 18th February along with the church for people to visit and find out more about this unique space. Unique in the UK,...
We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to this special place, Holly Barrow. Unique in the UK, Holly Barrow is a place of remembrance, a place of silence and stillness....
Join us in celebrating Scottish poet Robert Burns’ birthday on Wednesday 25th January 2023…Burns Night. Haggis, Whiskey & Song! This year we will be joined by a traditional piper to. Dress code this...
The wait is over, after 2 long years of not being able to host our Carols, we are pleased to announce 2 dates for this years service! This years Carol concert will be...
Join us for the last talk of 2022…. One of the frequently asked questions at Dode is about the 8 leylines that pass through the building, so Doug will be giving a talk on...
One of our last open days before the end of this year, Doug, Dode’s Keeper will be on site between 12-3.30pm for anyone wishing to visit on this Sunday. You are welcome to...
I’m a curious sort of person (in both senses of the word) & am lucky enough to have spent much of my working life in ancient buildings. Buildings almost always outlive their occupiers,...
Whether you are seeking a mindful stroll or a way to reconnect with the natural world, our ‘The View Over the Wall Experience’ has something for everyone. Designed to help our attendees interact with...