English Heritage sites near Southminster Parish
HADLEIGH CASTLE
14 miles from Southminster 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.
ST JOHN'S ABBEY GATE
16 miles from Southminster 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
16 miles from Southminster 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
17 miles from Southminster Parish
The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.
MISTLEY TOWERS
22 miles from Southminster Parish
Two porticoed Classical towers, which stood at each end of a grandiose but highly unconventional Georgian church, designed by Robert Adam in 1776.
UPNOR CASTLE
22 miles from Southminster 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.
Churches in Southminster Parish
Saint Leonard's Church Southminster
High Street
Southminster
near Chelmsford
(01621) 772300
http://www.stleonardsouthminster.org.uk
We are a welcoming, friendly Church. We try to have as wide an appeal as possible. Music, for example, is a mixture of the traditional and modern.
In recent years the Church itself has become increasingly involved in community projects.
St Leonard's has an Evangelical tradition. We try to cater for all ages, and while at the moment we don't have special groups for children on Sunday, we always welcome children, and have Messy Church once a month.
The church building dates back to the 13th Century, and on the inside has very comfortable seating, and many interesting features.
The church is well-known in Essex for possessing the 'Nelson Relics'. They are items of furniture - including a table where we serve tea and coffee - which belonged to the Rev. Alexander Scott, a former Vicar of Southminster. Scott was chaplain on board the 'Victory' at the battle of Trafalgar, was a friend of Nelson, and was with him when he died.
Pubs in Southminster Parish
King's Head
There are several drinking areas in this well presented pub, including a fine outside courtyard and garden. Darts, pool and satellite TV and occasional live music. Homemade food served from 9am to 6.30pm Sat and Sun.
Queen's Head
Satellite TV, pool and darts. Children’s play area. Beer garden. Breakfasts are served at weekends from 9.30am.
Rose Inn
Burnham Road, Southminster, CM0 7BL
(01621) 772915
grayandsons.co.uk/rose.htm
Station Arms
39 Station Road, Southminster, CM0 7EW
(01621) 772225
thestationarms.co.uk/
White Horse Hotel
Established in 1902 this quaint hotel which whilst providing accommodation is undoubtedly really a pub. Music every weekend usually on a Sunday. Darts, dominoes, pool ans satellite tv. Outside patio. No food.
Wibblers Brewery Taproom & Kitchen
Goldsands Road, Southminster, CM0 7JW
(01621) 772044
wibblers.co.uk/taproomkitchen