English Heritage sites near Churchill Parish
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
9 miles from Churchill Parish
Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
TEMPLE CHURCH
11 miles from Churchill Parish
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
12 miles from Churchill Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
14 miles from Churchill Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
18 miles from Churchill Parish
One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
18 miles from Churchill Parish
Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643, this monument marks the spot where he fell.
Churches in Churchill Parish
St John the Baptist
Church Lane
Churchill
Bristol
07972585406
http://www.langford-churchill-churches.webeden.co.uk
We embrace traditional Anglican Worship; families with young children are welcome to attend all services and especially the monthly Family Service. We have a RSCM (Royal School of Church Music) affiliated Choir which welcomes singers of all ages including children. The choir, accompanied by the organ, sing at every service (except the 8am Communion).
Our Bell ringers meet at 8pm on Fridays to practice and ring at all services except the 8am Communion.
We also visit the local residential care home and individual’s homes to provide communion to those who are unable to attend Church services.
St Mary
Bristol Road
Langford
Bristol
(01934) 853873
http://www.langford-churchill-churches.webeden.co.uk
St Mary's is a small and friendly Church with a mixed congregation of all ages.
We have a lay worship team who are responsible for leading some of the services. Music is a mix of modern songs and traditional hymns led by our music group.
We welcome all ages and have 4 contemporary style All Age Services each month two of which are communion services following Common Worship. These services are lively affairs with drama, music, quizzes and other activities following the theme of the service. Children of all ages are welcome and are encouraged to participate (as are all the adults!). We also hold one said Holy Communion Service (1662).
We are very active within the village and host most of the Christian children's work for the local villages in our building. We are a sociable bunch and enjoy various events (most of which involve eating!). We raise a lot of money for a variety of charities including Macmillan, Tearfund and local charities that help the disadvantaged. We have an active link to Bochoroke Village in Kenya and are raising funds to help them build a school and other facilities.
Pubs in Churchill Parish
Churchill Inn
Bristol Road, Churchill, BS25 5NL
(01934) 852757
thechurchillinnpub.co.uk/
Crown Inn
The Batch, Skinners Lane, Churchill, BS25 5PP
(01934) 852995
crowninnchurchill.co.uk/
Nelson Arms
Skinners Lane, Churchill, BS25 5PW
(01934) 852315
nelsonarms.com
Stag & Hounds
Bristol Road, Churchill, BS25 5NJ
(01934) 852060
staghoundspubwinscombe.co.uk/