English Heritage sites near Halstead Parish
HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN - DOWN HOUSE
3 miles from Halstead Parish
Down House is a site of outstanding international significance. Here the famous scientist Charles Darwin lived with his family for forty years and worked on his revolutionary theories.
LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA
3 miles from Halstead Parish
Among the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone provides a unique all weather family day out. See fascinating Roman artifacts and enjoy a specially commissioned light show.
EYNSFORD CASTLE
4 miles from Halstead Parish
The substantial stone walls of a very early Norman 'enclosure castle', begun c.1085-7 and unusually little altered by later building works. This rare survival stands in an attractive village setting.
ELTHAM PALACE AND GARDENS
9 miles from Halstead Parish
Once a favoured medieval palace and then a Tudor royal residence, Eltham Palace was transformed into a striking Art Deco mansion by eccentric millionaires Stephen and Viriginia Courtauld.
OLD SOAR MANOR
9 miles from Halstead Parish
A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.
RANGER'S HOUSE - THE WERNHER COLLECTION
11 miles from Halstead Parish
Ranger's House is an elegant Georgian villa built in 1723, the official residence of the 'Ranger of Greenwich Park'. From 1815 this post was held by Princess Sophia Matilda, niece of George III.
Churches in Halstead Parish
St Margaret
Church Road
Halstead
Sevenoaks
01959 532133
http://www.knockholtandhalsteadchurches.org
St Margaret's Church in Halstead is part of a United Benefice with St Katharine's Church, Knockholt. We are two Church of England (Anglican) parishes in the Sevenoaks Deanery of the Diocese of Rochester, within the Canterbury Province. St Katharine's and St Margaret's came together in 1983 as a United Benefice under one parish priest. Our pattern of services reflects the fact that we are two parishes working closely together.
1st Sunday: 10.30am Family Service 2nd Sunday: 9.00am Choral Matins 3rd Sunday: 10.30am Family Communion 4th Sunday: 8.00am Holy Communion; 6pm (4pm in Winter) Holy Communion at BMMHWe have two thriving choirs, a Youth Choir and an Adult Choir, led by professional music teacher Clare Pollard, accompanied by our talented organist, Brian Shilling, following the RSCM's Voice for Life Scheme. For more information on our choirs and music, visit our website.
We also have strong children and youth outreach within our parishes, as well as many year-round events for parishioners and people of all ages from surrounding villages. Our many groups and fellowships include a Mens' Fellowship, Mothers' Union, St Margaret's Flower Team and a Churchyard Working Party.
A full history of St Margaret's along with sermons and articles is available on our website. We look forward to welcoming you to our parish.
Pubs in Halstead Parish
Broke Hill Golf Club
Sevenoaks Road, Halstead, Sevenoaks, TN14 7HR
(01892) 724400
Cock Inn
Shoreham Lane, Halstead, TN14 7DD
(01959) 533171
thecockinnhalstead.co.uk/about-halstead
Polhill Arms
Polhill Arms, Halstead
Rose & Crown
Grade II listed flint-built pub close to the North Downs Way in good walking and cycling country and with easy access by bus from Orpington to the north and from Sevenoaks to the south. Choose from the lively public bar, relaxed lounge with...