St Mary's Church, Balcombe, Sussex

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Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balcombe

2025: "St Mary's Church is Balcombe's parish church, located to the north of the village, on London Road (B2036), at 51°03′45.6″N 0°08′10.3″W. The original church was built in the late 13th or early 14th century; it consisted of a chancel (now the south chapel) and a narrow nave (now the south aisle). The west tower, with a shingled broach spire, was added in the 15th century. The church was rebuilt in 1847–50, adding a north aisle (now the nave);[14] and again in 1872–72, when the current north aisle and chancel were built.[15] The church is built of local sandstone, with a Horsham Stone roof.[16][17] The church is a Grade I listed building, listed for the tower (List Entry Number 1354797, first listed 28 October 1957).[8]

The actor Paul Scofield and his wife Joy are buried in the graveyard.

The church is in the Church of England Diocese of Chichester, Archdeaconry of Horsham. 

Address

St Mary's Church

London Rd

Balcombe

Haywards Heath RH17

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Website

http://stmarys-balcombe.org

https://balcombe.community/st-marys-church-stay-in-touch/

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Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balcombe

2025: "The village has a railway station which lies just north of Haywards Heath on the Brighton Main Line. Balcombe railway station helped expand a predominantly farming community into one of the popular London commuter villages. The station offers direct services to London Victoria, Cambridge (via London Bridge), and Brighton. To the north of the village is Balcombe tunnel. "

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