English Heritage sites near Harkstead Parish
MISTLEY TOWERS
5 miles from Harkstead Parish
Two porticoed Classical towers, which stood at each end of a grandiose but highly unconventional Georgian church, designed by Robert Adam in 1776.
LANDGUARD FORT
6 miles from Harkstead Parish
Landguard Fort is the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England in 1667 and the first land battle of the Royal Marines.
COLCHESTER, ST BOTOLPH'S PRIORY
14 miles from Harkstead Parish
The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture.
ST JOHN'S ABBEY GATE
14 miles from Harkstead Parish
This pinnacled gatehouse, elaborately decorated in East Anglian 'flushwork', is the sole survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John.
LEXDEN EARTHWORKS AND BLUEBOTTLE GROVE
15 miles from Harkstead Parish
The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.
LINDSEY ST JAMES'S CHAPEL
15 miles from Harkstead Parish
A pretty thatched 13th century chapel with lancet windows.
Churches in Harkstead Parish
St Mary's, Harkstead
St Mary's Church
Church Lane
Harkstead
IPSWICH
1473781902
http://www.shorelinebenefice.co.uk
St Mary's Harkstead is a true village church. Its committed members look out for each other as well as the rest of the community. At the major festivals and services such as Harvest Thanksgiving and the annual Carol Service, between 50 and upwards of 100 people of all ages come together to worship. The style of worship is broadly middle of the road. Our building is looked after by PCC members together with members of Harkstead Church Heritage.
Every Wednesday morning there is 'Church coffee' event in the Village Hall for anyone and everyone in the village and beyond who wants to come along. Its intention is to provide a social occasion for those who live on their own or those who may not be very mobile. There is much informal pastoral care of people in the parish.
Music forms a part of all the main services, using a rota of two local voluntary organists and a choice of hymns mainly from Hymns Old and New, Sing Praise and The Church Hymnary. The PCC has 10 members and meets about 8 times a year.
Pubs in Harkstead Parish
Baker's Arms
A traditional two bar Victorian pub in a rural location, which offers good quality beer and food.
Please book in advance for food to avoid disappointment (bookings essential on Saturday).
The public bar retains some etched windows. There...