English Heritage sites near Woodford Parish
OLD SARUM
3 miles from Woodford 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.
STONEHENGE
4 miles from Woodford 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
5 miles from Woodford 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.
NETHERAVON DOVECOTE
8 miles from Woodford Parish
Charming and elegant 18th century brick dovecote, still with most of its 700 or more nesting boxes intact. Set in peaceful surroundings. External viewing only.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
13 miles from Woodford 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.
LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS
13 miles from Woodford Parish
The ruins and earthworks of a royal castle dating mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries, frequently used as a hunting lodge. The remains of the medieval cross stand in the centre of the village.
Churches in Woodford Parish
Woodford: All Saints
Middle Woodford
Woodford
Salisbury
01722 782310
All Saints Church is in the village of Middle Woodford in the beautiful Woodford Valley. It is one of the three churches of the united parish of Woodford Valley with Archers Gate. We work as one parish, with the services and congregation moving between the churches.
We aim to be the friendly spiritual heart of our community, and worship in both old and new forms. All are welcome here. Our central service is the weekly Eucharist (Communion) which is sung (well and with enthusiasm!). As well as Sunday services we have a regular mid-week communion and special services and events such as Harvest, Rogation, a Passover meal, Lent and Advent groups. We have strong links with the two primary schools in the parish. Once a month we have Messy Church - a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and a shared meal - at Archers Gate.
We are conscious that we are part of the worldwide body of Christ - a body that is often hurting. As well as praying regularly for our world, we support Christian Aid and USPG - amongst other charities - and promote Fairtrade. We also collect food items for the Trussell Trust, our local food bank. We have an active Mothers' Union group (contrary to popular belief, the Mothers' Union is one of the most globally switched on organizations!)
For baptisms and weddings please contact the Vicar or Parish Administrator on 01722 782310.
We sensitively engage with people who have been divorced who would like to explore marrying in church.
The Parish of Woodford Valley with Archers Gate Mission Statement
Our vocation as individuals is to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, with all our minds, with all our strength and to love our neighbours as ourselves
Resolution passed St Andrew's day, 1995
Pubs in Woodford Parish
Bridge Inn
Upper Woodford, SP4 6NU
(01722) 783203
bridgeinn-woodfordvalley.co.uk/
Wheatsheaf
, Lower Woodford, Woodford, SP4 6NQ
(01722) 782203
wheatsheaflowerwoodford.co.uk/