English Heritage sites near Henfield Parish
BRAMBER CASTLE
2 miles from Henfield Parish
The remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose soon after the Norman Conquest.
BOXGROVE PRIORY
18 miles from Henfield Parish
The guest house and other remains of a Benedictine priory: much of the fine 12th to 14th century monastic church survives as the parish church.
PEVENSEY CASTLE
28 miles from Henfield Parish
With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
29 miles from Henfield Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
31 miles from Henfield Parish
The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
31 miles from Henfield Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
Churches in Henfield Parish
St. Peter's
Church Lane
Henfield
West Sussex
(01273) 495532
http://henfield.org
St Peter's Church is the ancient parish church of Henfield, and part of a united parish with Shermanbury and Woodmancote. Founded in 770, and set on slightly higher land above the River Adur, St Peter's is surrounded by paths edged in over 100 tall yew bushes.
The tower is solid and northern in style, housing one of Sussex's finest rings of eight bells. The medieval church was added to in the 16th century with a Lady Chapel, now known as the Parham Chapel, where daily prayers and midweek services are held. The church was extensively rebuilt in 1871 to a fine design by the architects to the Woodard Foundation of schools. The glass is of high quality, much of it the work of Charles Eamer Kempe who was born in Ovingdean and lived at Henfield vicarage whilst designing and installing the church's east window.
The Victorian church had served the community well, but it was time for a fresh re-ordering, which took place in 2008. A new stone floor with under-floor heating, and the the flexibility of modern chairs, have given a brilliant feeling of light and space. This will ensure the church serves the community in coming generations. The Church is open every day from 8am until 6pm to enable visors to come to this sacred space to pray, seek peace and to find God in the busyness of daily life.
We have a clergy team of 3, the vicar, Paul Doick, honorary assistant priest Christina Bennett and assistant curate Heather Wilkin. Our main service each week is the Parish Communion at 9.45am. On the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month this service uses a simpler and shorter service and has a slightly more informal feel. Services use Common Worship as well as Book of Common Prayer liturgies. Come and join us in worship or simply to discover and enjoy this sacred space. You will be very welcome.
Pubs in Henfield Parish
Bell
Bull Inn
London Road, Mockbridge, BN5 9AD
(01273) 492232
thebullinnhenfield.co.uk
George Hotel
High Street, Henfield, BN5 9DB
(01273) 492296
georgehotelhenfield.co.uk/
Henfield Club
Old Railway
Upper Station Road, Henfield, BN5 9PJ
(01273) 492509
theoldrailwayhenfield.co.uk/
Plough of Henfield
High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HP
(01273) 492280
theploughofhenfield.com/
White Hart
High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HP
(01273) 492006
whitehart-henfield.co.uk/