English Heritage sites near Althorne Parish
HADLEIGH CASTLE
9 miles from Althorne Parish
The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was begun in about 1215 by Hubert de Burgh, but extensively refortified by Edward III during the Hundred Years War.
UPNOR CASTLE
18 miles from Althorne Parish
Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships at Chatham dockyards.
ST JOHN'S ABBEY GATE
19 miles from Althorne Parish
This pinnacled gatehouse, elaborately decorated in East Anglian 'flushwork', is the sole survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John.
COLCHESTER, ST BOTOLPH'S PRIORY
19 miles from Althorne Parish
The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture.
LEXDEN EARTHWORKS AND BLUEBOTTLE GROVE
19 miles from Althorne Parish
The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.
ROCHESTER CASTLE
20 miles from Althorne Parish
Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.
Churches in Althorne Parish
Althorne: St Andrew
Fambridge Road
Althorne
Chelmsford
01621 740548
https://www.crouchvalleychurches.com/st-andrew-althorne
We are a small but friendly congregation and would love to welcome you.
Our church hall offers a large floor space with marked out badminton court; modern kitchen with oven, fridge microwave, crockery and cutlery; tables and chairs for up to 90 persons; refurbished cloaks area with toilets; wheelchair access; car parking with 20 spaces; paved patio area.
For bookings, please contact Mary Stoker on 01621 742464 or Margaret Hamilton on 01621 740200
At present, St Andrew's Church, Althorne, requires extensive and expensive repair. It is a central focal point of the village that's stood for over 700 years and we'd like it to stand for another 700! Please support us to achieve this - every penny counts! Thank you! Please click on this link for more info.
Pubs in Althorne Parish
Black Lion
Black Lion, Althorne
Three Horseshoes
A Gray’s pub, with both bars set out for dining, confirming the strong emphasis on great value food, which is served lunchtimes and evenings Tue-Wed and all day Thu–Sun. It is advisable to book a table in advance. There is a large beer gar...