English Heritage sites near Uffington Parish
UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL
1 miles from Uffington Parish
Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.
WAYLAND'S SMITHY
2 miles from Uffington Parish
A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.
ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM
13 miles from Uffington Parish
This splendid 17th century Baroque building housed a courtroom for assizes, raised on arches over a market space. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.
CHISBURY CHAPEL
14 miles from Uffington Parish
This pretty thatched and flintwalled 13th century chapel survived after the Reformation in 1547 by being used as a barn as part of Chisbury Farm.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
15 miles from Uffington Parish
The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.
DONNINGTON CASTLE
15 miles from Uffington Parish
The striking twin-towered 14th-century gatehouse of this castle, later the focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid impressive earthworks.
Churches in Uffington Parish
Uffington: St Mary
Broad Street
Uffington
Faringdon
(01367) 821143
http://www.uffingtonbenefice.com
St Mary's Uffington lies at the heart of the Vale of White Horse; and with its distinctive octagonal tower and imposing Early English architecture is sometimes called "the Cathedral of the Vale".
St.Mary's Church exists to celebrate the love of God and to meet the spiritual needs of the whole village community. All visitors, friends, children and those with special needs or disabilities are welcome to the church and not just for weddings, baptisms or the Christian festivals.
All are welcome at any of our services. Of particular interest may be the Benefice Communion in Uffington on the 2nd Sunday. We run a special Family Service in Uffington or Woolstone on the 3rd Sunday, and in Shellingford on the 4th Sunday.
The church is open in daylight hours for prayer and reflection. It is accessible to wheelchair users and there is limited off-road parking for the disabled. There is a sound loop system, a toilet and kitchenette.
Marriages: St. Mary's is a superb setting for a wedding, In the past we have accommodated over 250 wedding guests in the church.
Baptisms: We look forward to welcoming babies, children and adults into the church through Baptism, and we value the commitment of parents and godparents to bring up children in the Christian faith.
Uffington Benefice comprises four parishes which along with Uffington itself includes Baulking, Shellingford and Woolstone.
Pubs in Uffington Parish
Fox & Hounds
High St, Uffington, SN7 7RP
(01367) 820680
uffingtonpub.co.uk