Whitstable Oyster Festival - Art, Heritage, Family, Food and Drink.
Thursday, July 23, 2009, starts at 6:45 pm

Blessing of the Waters

Join the procession of clergy, choristers and guests for this very special, historic service. This traditional event, dating back to 1657, is held as near as possible to the Feast Day of St James, patron saint of oystermen.

When Where Cost
6.45pm Sea Wall / Reeve’s Beach Free

An experience that will leave you moved.

Blessing of the Waters

Image by Jon L 2008