English Heritage sites near Old Basing and Lychpit Parish
SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY WALLS AND AMPHITHEATRE
6 miles from Old Basing and Lychpit Parish
Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum.
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
11 miles from Old Basing and Lychpit 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.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
13 miles from Old Basing and Lychpit Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
THE GRANGE AT NORTHINGTON
13 miles from Old Basing and Lychpit Parish
Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, The Grange at Northington is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England.
DONNINGTON CASTLE
17 miles from Old Basing and Lychpit 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.
FLOWERDOWN BARROWS
19 miles from Old Basing and Lychpit Parish
Three Bronze Age burial mounds, once part of a much larger 'barrow cemetery', including two bowl barrows, and the largest and finest disc barrow in Hampshire.
Churches in Old Basing and Lychpit Parish
St Mary's
Junction of Church Lane and the Street
Old Basing
Basingstoke
07541 698235
http://www.stmarysoldbasing.org.uk
WELCOME
Steeped in history, St Mary's today is home to a vibrant Christian community made up of all ages and backgrounds that seeks to serve God in the wider community of Lychpit and Old Basing by being hospitable, open and offering worship to God.
The church is kept open during the day all year round and provides an oasis of calm in a busy world. The nearby conservation area in the churchyard also provides a place for wildlife to flourish and people to use for quiet and reflection.
There are many ways in which faith can be explored, supported and nurtured here at St Mary's. You are welcome and encouraged to participate in the life of the Church here.
WEDDINGS
We love a wedding! To be married at St Mary's you should be resident in Lychpit or Old Basing or, if not resident, have a qualifying connection, e.g. you might regularly worship here, or your parents may live here. Enquires about weddings should be made through the Administrator. Details of fees for weddings are available on request.
BAPTISM
Baptisms (christenings) happen at St Mary's on designated Sundays throughout the year. We'd love to welcome you and your family at a baptism service. Enquiries about baptism should be made through the Administrator.
PASTORAL CARE
Should you wish to see a priest about any matters at all, in strictest confidence, Reverend Heather is available to listen and offer guidance where appropriate.
CHILDREN AT ST MARY'S
We welcome and value children in this church. We have a Junior Church, a Messy Church, and a Children's Corner. Children also take part in leading some of our services. Copies of our safeguarding policies are available on request from the Administrator.
ACCESSIBILITY
We aim to make the church building and all services accessible to all. A loop system for the hard of hearing is used at all services. Large print editions of service books are available on request. A wheelchair is available, please ask a sidesperson for assistance.
Pubs in Old Basing and Lychpit Parish
Bolton Arms
91 The Street, Old Basing, RG24 7DA
(01256) 819555
thebolton.com
Crown
The Street, Old Basing, Old Basing, RG24 7BW
(01256) 321424
thecrownoldbasing.co.uk
Kwai 2
Great Binfields Road, Lychpit, Basingstoke, RG24 8TF
(01256) 324657
kwai2.info
Royal British Legion
British Legion Hall, Crown Lane, Old Basing, RG24 7DN
(01256) 465800