English Heritage sites near Benenden Parish
HORNE'S PLACE CHAPEL
9 miles from Benenden 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.
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
10 miles from Benenden Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
10 miles from Benenden 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.
CAMBER CASTLE
11 miles from Benenden 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.
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
11 miles from Benenden 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.
ST LEONARD'S TOWER
17 miles from Benenden Parish
An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
Churches in Benenden Parish
Benenden, St George
The Green
Benenden
Cranbrook
Kent
01580 240658
http://benendenchurch.org/
SUNDAY SERVICES
The first four Sundays of the month: 8 am, Holy Communion
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 Communion
2nd Sunday All-age Morning Worship
3rd Sunday Sung Eucharist
4th Sunday All-age Morning Worship
5th Sunday* Common Worship Eucharist
*See porch notice or newsletter for venue; the service is held alternately at St. George's and at St. Nicholas, Sandhurst.
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
2nd Sunday of the month, 5pm, Evening Prayer at Sandhurst Mission Church, Back Road TN18 5JU
3rd Sunday of the month, 4-6pm, Messy Church at St George's. (Breaks up over summer; next Messy Church is the 15th September.
Every Tuesday, 10 am: Holy Communion service at the Mission Church, Back Road, Sandhurst TN18 5JU
Morning Prayer 8.00 am on a Monday and Friday in St. George's. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mission Church, Back Road, Sandhurst.
"Cakes and Chaos" - every Friday morning in term time. 9 to11 am. Drop-in Café and Toddler Group in St. George's. Pop in for a chat and a play. Have a cup of tea or coffee, or a squash - and a tempting piece of cake. There are books, toys and activities to play with for babies and toddlers.
Pubs in Benenden Parish
Bull
The Street, Benenden, TN17 4DE
(01580) 240054
thebullatbenenden.co.uk
Kitty Fisher
Close to the village green where cricket is played. In private ownerships since 2014 and there has been significant refurbishment and decoration here though the beams remain as well as the inglenook fireplace for the winter evenings. An int...
Woodcock Inn
Woodcock Lane, Iden Green, TN17 4HT
(01580) 240009
thewoodcock.co.uk