there is a minibus with the widows broken out side on the grass
Stephen Johnson
A lovely building set off the main road and next to the park.
Gerald Edward Myhill
Quiet place in the park near the church...can hear yourself think. Almost like being in the countryside with all the trees.
Jessica Sinclair
There has been a religious building here since 846AD. The font is from the 11th century but the church itself is from the 12th century and is a Grade 2 listed building. The 6 bells and bell tower were erected in 1422. Since Domesday the church and surrounding land of Hayes belonged to the Archbishop of Canterbury. During the 15th century the farmer Thomas Gold who collected the tithes for the rectory and his brother Henry Gold, the vicar, caused so much resentment from the parishioners that much rioting broke out as a result. Later Henry Gold was hung for treason for supporting "the nun of Kent", Elizabeth Barton. During the 1750's cockfights were held in it's cemetery and the bell-ringers were the source of much trouble. Yet the Wesley brothers Charles and John enjoyed well behaved congregations when they preached. During 1920's the author George Orwell was an active parishioner here. The poet John Betjeman once described the church as "The jewel in the Crown of Middlesex". He was NOT wrong! It's exterior, complete with thick arched wooden doors and arched windows, lovely litchgates in Church Walk and outside of the main door. Plus it's ancient cemetery is a quintessentially sumptuous, quaint English country church that is aesthetically pleasing. We'll worth a visit and one of London's hidden gems! In close proximity to The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens, The Beck Theatre, The Uxbridge Road, Town Hall Park and Open Air Theatre, Cricket Ground, The Grand Junction Canal, and Hayes Library. Hayes and Harlington railway station is a good 30mins walk.
Juozas kasiulis
Old Church with a cemetery next to Barra Hall park
Steve Thompson238 days ago
A lovely old church, married here 24 July 1977.
Christopher J Keeffe1 year ago
Sadly closed when I visited on a Saturday afternoon. The oldest building in the area, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. Sits surrounded by a graveyard which includes Commonwealth War Graves.
Wendy samuels2 years ago
Stunning Norman church with a fantastic flower festival in the summer. Set in a gladed onclade in old Hayes town
Since Domesday the church and surrounding land of Hayes belonged to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
During the 15th century the farmer Thomas Gold who collected the tithes for the rectory and his brother Henry Gold, the vicar, caused so much resentment from the parishioners that much rioting broke out as a result. Later Henry Gold was hung for treason for supporting "the nun of Kent", Elizabeth Barton.
During the 1750's cockfights were held in it's cemetery and the bell-ringers were the source of much trouble. Yet the Wesley brothers Charles and John enjoyed well behaved congregations when they preached.
During 1920's the author George Orwell was an active parishioner here.
The poet John Betjeman once described the church as "The jewel in the Crown of Middlesex". He was NOT wrong! It's exterior, complete with thick arched wooden doors and arched windows, lovely litchgates in Church Walk and outside of the main door. Plus it's ancient cemetery is a quintessentially sumptuous, quaint English country church that is aesthetically pleasing. We'll worth a visit and one of London's hidden gems!
In close proximity to The Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens, The Beck Theatre, The Uxbridge Road, Town Hall Park and Open Air Theatre, Cricket Ground, The Grand Junction Canal, and Hayes Library.
Hayes and Harlington railway station is a good 30mins walk.
The oldest building in the area, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. Sits surrounded by a graveyard which includes Commonwealth War Graves.