English Heritage sites near Sandhurst Parish
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
9 miles from Sandhurst Parish
For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. An enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history.
CAMBER CASTLE
10 miles from Sandhurst Parish
Enjoy a guided tour around this historic castle built by Henry VIII. Camber Castle lies between Rye and Winchelsea. The ruin of an unaltered artillery fort designed to guard the port of Rye.
HORNE'S PLACE CHAPEL
10 miles from Sandhurst Parish
A rare survival of a fine domestic chapel, built for William Horne in 1366 and attached to his timber-framed manor house, which was attacked during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
10 miles from Sandhurst 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.
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
13 miles from Sandhurst Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
PEVENSEY CASTLE
17 miles from Sandhurst 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.
Churches in Sandhurst Parish
St Nicholas Church, Sandhurst (Kent)
Church Road
off Bodiam Road
SANDHURST
Kent TN18 5NS
01580 240658
https://stnicholassandhurst.org/
SUNDAY SERVICES:
The first and third Sundays of the month: 8 am, Holy Communion.*
A quiet, prayerful, traditional service.
Every Sunday: 10 am, Main service.
Alternating between Morning Worship and Communion each week. Children and families are welcome at all the services. The usual pattern is as follows:
1st Sunday All-age Morning Worship
2nd Sunday Common Worship Eucharist
3rd Sunday All-age Morning Worship
4th Sunday Common Worship Eucharist
5th Sunday* Common Worship Eucharist
*See porch notice or newsletter for venue; the service is held alternately at St. Nicholas and at St. George's, Benenden.
Sunday Evening Services: There is now an evening service in the Benefice of Benenden and Sandhurst every Sunday (except the 5th Sunday of the month). The style of each service is different. Please come along and try them for yourself.
1st Sunday of the month, 5pm, Choral Evensong at St George's, Benenden
2nd Sunday of the month, 5pm, Evening Prayer at Sandhurst Mission Church
3rd Sunday of the month, 4-6pm, Messy Church at St George's, Benenden
Every Tuesday: 10 am: Holy Communion at the Mission Church, Back Road, Sandhurst TN18 5JU
Morning Prayer is held at 8 am on a Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mission Church in Sandhurst, and on a Monday and Friday at St. George's Benenden.
Every Wednesday in term time there is a Drop-in Café from 9 to 11 am in the Mission Church with a Toddler Group. Books, toys and activities for babies and toddlers - and refreshments and cake for their parents and carers!
The Mission Church, Sandhurst (Kent)
Back Road
Sandhurst, Kent TN18 5JU
01580240658
https://stnicholassandhurst.org/
SUNDAY SERVICES:
The first and third Sundays of the month: 8 am, Holy Communion.*
A quiet, prayerful, traditional service.
Every Sunday: 10 am, Main service at St Nicholas.
Alternating between Morning Worship and Communion each week. Children and families are welcome at all the services. The usual pattern is as follows:
1st Sunday All-age Morning Worship
2nd Sunday Common Worship Eucharist
3rd Sunday All-age Morning Worship
4th Sunday Common Worship Eucharist
5th Sunday* Common Worship Eucharist
*See porch notice or newsletter for venue; the service is held alternately at St. Nicholas and at St. George’s, Benenden.
Sunday Evening Services: There is now an evening service in the Benefice of Benenden and Sandhurst every Sunday (except the 5th Sunday of the month). The style of each service is different. Please come along and try them for yourself.
1st Sunday of the month, 5pm, Choral Evensong at St George’s, Benenden
2nd Sunday of the month, 5pm, Evening Prayer at Sandhurst Mission Church
3rd Sunday of the month, 4-6pm, Messy Church at St George’s, Benenden
4th Sunday of the month, 5pm, Praise Service at Sandhurst Mission Church
The latter is a new monthly service, starting Sunday 22nd January. If you are interested in a more contemporary style of worship, praise and prayer and a more informal service please come along.
Every Tuesday: 10 am: Holy Communion at the Mission Church, Back Road, Sandhurst TN18 5JU
Morning Prayer is held at 8 am on a Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mission Church in Sandhurst, and on a Monday and Friday at St. George’s Benenden.
Every Wednesday in term time there is a Drop-in Café from 9 to 11 am in the Mission Church with a Toddler Group. Books, toys and activities for babies and toddlers - and refreshments and cake for their parents and carers!
Pubs in Sandhurst Parish
Swan
Queen Street, Sandhurst, TN18 5HY
(01580) 851007
swaninnsandhurst.co.uk/