English Heritage sites near Blackwater and Hawley Parish
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
7 miles from Blackwater and Hawley Parish
The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
9 miles from Blackwater and Hawley Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY WALLS AND AMPHITHEATRE
13 miles from Blackwater and Hawley Parish
Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum.
HARMONDSWORTH BARN
18 miles from Blackwater and Hawley Parish
This Grade I listed oak-framed medieval barn ranks alongside the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace for its exceptional architectural and historic interest.
MARBLE HILL
22 miles from Blackwater and Hawley Parish
Marble Hill is the last complete survivor of the elegant villas and gardens which bordered the Thames between Richmond and Hampton Court in the 18th century.
THE GRANGE AT NORTHINGTON
22 miles from Blackwater and Hawley Parish
Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, The Grange at Northington is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England.
Churches in Blackwater and Hawley Parish
Hawley: Holy Trinity
Minley: St Andrew
Minley Road
Blackwater
Camberley
01276 609498
http://www.parishofhawley.org.uk
St Andrew's serves the parish of Minley in North East Hampshire. There is very little housing, most of the land being dedicated to MOD use. St Andrew's is situated behind the security cordon of Minley Manor, former home to the Officers' Mess of the Royal Engineers.
Minley Manor was sold to private owners in October 2014. The Parochial Church Council has been granted an easement to allow visitors to the church and churchyard to continue vehicular and pedestrian access the site though the main gate.
The Sunday service starts at 9.30am every Sunday (except one Sunday in December when there is an afternoon Christmas Carol service instead). It is usually Holy Communion taken from the Book of Common Prayer or, if troops are present, a traditional language Ministry of the Word followed by a shortened Communion service. Visitors are welcome at all our services.
The military chaplain officiates at most services, the Vicar being present no more than once per month. (He is also the Vicar of Hawley, where he spends most of his time).
HOW TO ACCESS THE SITE
Please approach the main gate. Unless it is between 9am and 11am on Sundays, it is possible that you will be met with a padlocked gate. Do not be dissuaded. Security staff in the little hut beyond the gate should come out to you and ask you your business. You might need to call 07340 819870 if the are not in evidence. State that you want to visit the church or churchyard and you should be allowed in. If there is any hesitation from the staff. politely point out that the Church has a legal right of access which extends to all those visiting the church or churchyard. It is important that any problems are reported so they can be taken up with the representatives of the new owners.
Although access to St Andrew's might seem problematic, it is usually quite manageable. Regular visitors and members of the congregation may be issued with annual passes in due course.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO TOILET FACILITIES AT ALL AT OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE CHURCH.
Pubs in Blackwater and Hawley Parish
Bridge Memorial Working Mens' Club
A traditional working mens' club in Hawley just south of the A30, in the west of the Blackwater Valley conurbation. The main bar has sports TV, darts board, and fruit machines. To the rear is a large room with 3 full sized snooker tables....
Crown & Cushion
Minley Road, Blackwater, Minley, GU17 9UA
(01252) 545253
baronspubs.com/crownandcushion/
Mr Bumble
Formerly the Red Lion, this large pub on the busy A30 is also very near Blackwater railway station and bus-stops, and the local shops. The main bar now houses the impressive array of real ales, and other beverages, with a few steps leading...
Royal Swan
Small pub just off the busy A30, with both bus-stop and Blackwater Station conveniently nearby.
After 7 months of closure the Royal Swan reopened on 24th August 2020 following a complete refurbishment under a new tenant. There is a separa...