English Heritage sites near Alderholt Parish
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
5 miles from Alderholt Parish
The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.
OLD SARUM
12 miles from Alderholt Parish
Site of the original Salisbury, this mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark during 5000 years of history.
CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE
13 miles from Alderholt Parish
The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
13 miles from Alderholt Parish
Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
STONEHENGE
18 miles from Alderholt Parish
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.
WOODHENGE
19 miles from Alderholt Parish
Dating from about 2500 BC, markers now replace rings of timber posts, which once possibly supported a ring-shaped building. Discovered in 1925 when rings of dark spots were noticed in a crop of wheat.
Churches in Alderholt Parish
Alderholt: St James'
Daggons Road
Alderholt
Salisbury
(01425) 653179
https://stjameschurchalderholt.com
St James' seeks to be a church for all ages, and its worship reflects this: traditional forms are valued while newer practices are also encouraged. We are very lucky to be a 'standalone Church' so we have one Vicar for one Church. Preaching is of a high standard and a questioning, honest exploration of the Christian faith is encouraged. There is a friendly, supportive atmosphere which means that such a diversity is not only tolerated but cherished. Visitors are always very welcome and there are usually refreshments following main services, served in the adjacent church hall (where there are also toilets available!)
The church building, open for prayer throughout the day, is simple, and includes two remarkable icons, of St James and of St Michael, painted by Br Leon Liddament of the Orthodox Community in Wlasingham. Although situated outside the main village area, the church is at he heart of the community and runs The Forest Edge Coffee Shop in the village's main road Monday to Wednesday, 9.30 - 1.30. Annual highlights include the ReCreate Festival (think of a subbuteo-sized Greenbelt Arts Festival) near to Easter and the Patronal Festival, which features a spectacular village giant, held either the weekend of or before St James' Day, 25th July.
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St James Church takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.
Our Parish Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded from our website
If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Romey Schofield on 01425 654054 email [email protected]
Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, on 07500 664800 or email [email protected]<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> </span>
Pubs in Alderholt Parish
Churchill Arms
Daggons Road, Alderholt, SP6 3AA
(01425) 652147
churchillpub.co.uk/