English Heritage sites near Ockham Parish
COOMBE CONDUIT
12 miles from Ockham Parish
Coombe Conduit is made up of two small Tudor buildings connected by an underground passage.Water was once supplied to Hampton Court Palace via this tunnel.
MARBLE HILL
12 miles from Ockham 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.
HARMONDSWORTH BARN
13 miles from Ockham 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.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
15 miles from Ockham Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
15 miles from Ockham 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.
CHISWICK HOUSE AND GARDENS
15 miles from Ockham Parish
Chiswick House is a glorious example of 18th-century British architecture. The 3rd Earl of Burlington, who designed this elegant villa, drew inspiration from his Grand Tours of Italy.
Churches in Ockham Parish
Ockham: All Saints
Ockham Road North
Ockham
01932 863886
http://www.ockhamchurch.org.uk
Church for us is not just about an attractive and historic bulding, but a living, vibrant community of all ages, serving God, growing together and reaching out. Come and join us, you will find a warm, friendly welcome at any of our churches.
At All Saints' Church,Ockham we offer Parish Communion on the first, second and third Sundays, a Family Service on the fourth Sunday and Family Communion when there is a fifth Sunday in the month.
A Children's Church meets in the Pebbles cabin three Sundays a month.
At St Michael's Chapel, Downside, near Cobham Songs of Praise is offered on the first Sunday of the month and Holy Communion on other Sundays. Services are at 9am.
We have a small but enthusiastic choir with young musicians particpating in some family services. Our bell ringers rings three Sundays each month.
We have a Mothers' Union (or MU4ALL as it is known locally) and a Beehive, both run jointly with St Martin's, East Horsley. We run social events to raise money for parish charities. We are part of the recently-formed Group ministry of the Horsleys with Ockham and Downside.
Pubs in Ockham Parish
Hautboy Inn
The Hautboy Inn was situated on Ockham Lane and closed in 2007.
This very fine building Grade II listed building was built by William 1st Earl of Lovelace in 1864, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey and owner of Ockham Park. It replaced the old Hau...