English Heritage sites near Staplehurst Parish
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
4 miles from Staplehurst Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
10 miles from Staplehurst Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
ST LEONARD'S TOWER
11 miles from Staplehurst Parish
An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
11 miles from Staplehurst Parish
The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.
OLD SOAR MANOR
12 miles from Staplehurst Parish
A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.
HORNE'S PLACE CHAPEL
13 miles from Staplehurst Parish
A rare survival of a fine domestic chapel, built for William Horne in 1366 and attached to his timber-framed manor house, which was attacked during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
Churches in Staplehurst Parish
Staplehurst: All Saints
High Street, A229
Staplehurst
Maidstone
(01580) 891258
https://allsaintsstaplehurst.co.uk
All Saints Church Staplehurst is situated at the south end of the village on the A229, a Roman road which forms the main high street.
It dates from the early part of the last Millennium; indeed the south door has been dated to around 1050 and has some very fine early ironwork on it.
The population of Staplehurst is now around six and a half thousand and at All Saints church we seek to serve the whole village and not just those who come to our church.
Our church is open seven days a week and many people come to pray there, using our votive candle stand near our side chapel.
Our churchyard is still open for burials and is a place of peace for many visitors.
Pubs in Staplehurst Parish
Bell
A late Victorian pub having half timbered panelling and wooden floors. There is a log fire and comfortable seating in the bar area. A second area on a raised level provides further seating and a dart board. There is a step down to the resta...
Kings Head
High Street, Staplehurst, TN12 0AR
(01580) 891231
kingsheadstaplehurst.co.uk/
Railway Tavern
Large, rustic, Grade II listed buiding first licenced in 1843. Central bar area serves two bars. Walls display many horse brasses and pictures of old village life. Traditional games played including Shut-the Box. Family oriented with a larg...
Rockin Robin Smokery
Large single room dating from 19th century with corner bar. Small enclosed area at front serving Rockin' Robin beer.
Staplehurst Park Golf Club
Golf course is now derelict and being built upon