English Heritage sites near Hassocks Parish
BRAMBER CASTLE
8 miles from Hassocks Parish
The remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose soon after the Norman Conquest.
PEVENSEY CASTLE
22 miles from Hassocks Parish
With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
25 miles from Hassocks 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.
BOXGROVE PRIORY
25 miles from Hassocks Parish
The guest house and other remains of a Benedictine priory: much of the fine 12th to 14th century monastic church survives as the parish church.
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
27 miles from Hassocks Parish
For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. An enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history.
HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN - DOWN HOUSE
29 miles from Hassocks Parish
Down House is a site of outstanding international significance. Here the famous scientist Charles Darwin lived with his family for forty years and worked on his revolutionary theories.
Churches in Hassocks Parish
St Cosmas & St Damian
Keymer Rd (north side)
Keymer
Hassocks
(01273) 875894
http://www.claytonwithkeymer.org.uk
St Cosmas & St Damian, Keymer
St Cosmas & St Damian is the Church of England's Parish Church for the villages of Hassocks and Keymer. We would love to see you at our Sunday and weekday services, and welcome enquiries about baptisms, weddings and funerals, particularly from local people.
Founded in Saxon times, the church was rebuilt in 1866, mainly in the style of the 14th century building it replaced, retaining some original stonework. The tower contains a well respected peal of six bells. There is a 2 manual organ, which was fully restored in 2009.
To find out more please visit our website
Parish Records: Most of our Parish Records are in the care of the West Sussex Records Office
St Francis of Assisi
Priory Rd
Hassocks
(01273) 875894
http://www.claytonwithkeymer.org.uk
St Francis' Church, Hassocks
St Francis is a friendly and lively church situated in a 1950s estate on the edge of the village of Hassocks.
To find out more please visit our website
St John the Baptist
Underhill Lane
Clayton
Brighton
01273 875894
http://www.claytonwithkeymer.org.uk
St John's Church, Clayton, West Sussex:
St John the Baptist, Clayton, West Sussex is a "little gem". Nestling below the South Downs it contains significant medieval frescoes covering most of walls. It is well worth a visit and usually open daily.
St John's is home to a friendly and welcoming congregation - to find out more, please visit our website
Parish Records: Most of our Parish Records are in the care of the West Sussex Records Office in Chichester
Pubs in Hassocks Parish
BN6 Craft Beer & Tap
54 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AR
(01234) 567890
thebn6tap.co.uk/
Clayton-Keymer Royal British Legion Club
Beechers Stand, Woodsland Road, Keymer, BN6 8HE
(01273) 845829
Friars Oak
London Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NA
(01273) 847801
vintageinn.co.uk/thefriarsoakhassocks/
Greyhound Inn
Keymer Road, Keymer, BN6 8QT
(01273) 842645
thegreyhoundkeymer.com
Hassocks Golf Club
London Road, Keymer, BN6 9NA
(01273) 846630
hassocksgolfclub.co.uk/
Hassocks Hotel
Station Approach, Hassocks, BN6 8HN
(01273) 842113
thehassocks.co.uk
Jack & Jill Inn
Brighton Road, Clayton, BN6 9PD
(01273) 843595
thejackandjillinn.co.uk
Keymer & Hassocks Sports & Social Club
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8QH
(01273) 842962
khssc.co.uk
Thatched Inn
Grand Avenue, Keymer, BN6 8DH
(01273) 842946
thatchedinn.co.uk/