English Heritage sites near Halstead Parish
PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER
1000 miles from Halstead Parish
A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.
HALLIGGYE FOGOU
1000 miles from Halstead Parish
Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.
INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS
1000 miles from Halstead Parish
Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.
HARRY'S WALLS
1000 miles from Halstead Parish
An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.
GARRISON WALLS
1000 miles from Halstead Parish
You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.
CROMWELL'S CASTLE
1000 miles from Halstead Parish
The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.
Churches in Halstead Parish
Halstead: St Andrew
Parsonage Street
Halstead
Halstead
(01787) 478471
http://www.standrewschurchhalstead.org.uk/
St Andrew's is the parish church for everyone in Halstead. The church's distinctive tower, at the top of the high street, can be seen across most of the town. You will find a warm welcome at the church, whether you come for Sunday services or our midweek activities. Do pay us a visit!
Refreshments are currently suspended to help prevent the spread of Covid. Please wear a mask, sanitise your hands and maintain social distancing.
Our services take place at the following times:
<span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Sunday, 10.30am - on the first, third, and fourth Sundays, a traditional service with organ and choir. </span>
Sunday, 10.30am - on the second Sunday of the month, an informal all-age service, designed to engage children as well as adults, with Holy Communion
Sunday, 7pm - on the fourth Sunday of the month, an informal and contemporary service, Ignite, meeting in the church hall, with proper coffee from 6.30pm. We also hold occasional Taize-style services on Sunday evenings, and periodic memorial services.
Tuesday, 9.30am - Morning Prayer
Thursday, 10am - a short service of Holy Communion, followed by tea and coffee and a chance to chat.
During the week, the Foodbank is open on Mondays from 10am til 12pm and 5.30pm til 7.30pm Soul Food prepare fresh meals for takeaway, see our Facebook page or contact the parish office for more details; Wonder Kids toddler group meets on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11am; and on Fridays there is a coffee morning from 9.30am. We also run regular study courses (such as the Pilgrim course).
Baptism and wedding enquiries are welcome; please contact the parish office in the first instance.
For more information on any of our activities, please do get in touch via the Contact Details given. We look forward to meeting you!
Pubs in Halstead Parish
Bird in Hand
Bull Hotel
7 Bridge Street, Halstead, CO9 1HU
(01787) 472144
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Courtyard Tap
Dog Inn
Dorrington
2a Trinity Street, Halstead, CO9 1JD
(01787) 477754
thedorrington.co.uk/
Essex Arms
Griffin
King's Head
Locomotive
3 Butler Road, Halstead, CO9 1LL
(01787) 472425
thelocomotive.co.uk
Red Lion
Royal Oak
Three Pigeons
White Hart Inn
15 High Street, Halstead, CO9 2AA
(01787) 475657
whitehartinnhalstead.co.uk/