English Heritage sites near Barcombe Parish
PEVENSEY CASTLE
15 miles from Barcombe 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.
BRAMBER CASTLE
15 miles from Barcombe Parish
The remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose soon after the Norman Conquest.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
20 miles from Barcombe 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.
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
20 miles from Barcombe 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.
OLD SOAR MANOR
28 miles from Barcombe 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.
HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN - DOWN HOUSE
30 miles from Barcombe 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.
Churches in Barcombe Parish
St Francis of Assisi
Barcombe Cross
Barcombe
(01273) 400260
http://www.barcombe.net/church
Welcome to St Francis.
Every Wednesday we have an 11am Holy Communion
St Francis is part of the Church of St Mary's Barcombe.
Please do click onto our website below
St Francis continues to be used as a meeting space for Youth Groups and Village Committees, some evensongs and 8am BCP Communions.
We're a child friendly evangelical church with charismatic leanings. We aim to be a Church for the whole community.
St Mary
Barcombe
Lewes
(01273) 400260
http://www.barcombe.net/church
Barcombe Church: St Mary's is a church for local people. Full of fun and the Holy Spirit.
We've got some interesting architectural features but its the people that we really love and appreciate.
We've got thriving children's groups, a mixture of lively modern worship and traditional organ'd hymns and biblical teachings that link into our Home Groups.
You'd be very welcome at Barcombe Church.
Click onto our local website for all the latest information.
PS sometimes some services happen in ST FRANCIS in the middle of the village so its best to check on our website
Pubs in Barcombe Parish
Anchor Inn
Anchor Lane, Barcombe, BN8 5EA
(01273) 400414
anchorinnandboating.co.uk
Royal Oak
High Street, Barcombe, BN8 5BA
(01273) 400418
royaloakbarcombe.co.uk/