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Our Churches

The Octagon contains eight uniquely beautiful churches, many of them several hundred years old, seven of which are open for public worship.

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Our recent news

Church news

Octagon Family Service – 19th November, 10am

Fiona Mullett and David Parker will be taking the revamped and very popular Octagon family…
Community News

English Speaking Union – Diana Burden

The next ESU talk will be on Wednesday 8th November 2023 at Boxgrove Village Hall,…
Church news

New Rector for the Parish

The Revd Christopher Hancock, MA FCA has been appointed half-time Rector of The Octagon Parish…

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    Lordington Lavender

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    Nestled in the South Downs, Lordington Lavender was established in 2002 by local farmer Andrew Elms. After selling his dairy herd he was looking for a new way to diversify and decided that Lavender would be a unique and exciting alternative. The crop is grown with conservation of habitat and the environment very much in mind. No fertilizers or pesticides Read more…
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    The Pavilion Tearooms – Stansted Park

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    Stansted Park Foundation Website

    Hidden within 1800 acres of ancient woodland on the Hampshire and West Sussex border, Stansted Park, with its stunning stately home and forest, is a wonderful setting for family and friends to gather. In the heart of The Walled Garden is a beautifully restored Victorian glass house, which now houses The Pavilion Tearoom. Read more…
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    The Barley Mow Pub

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    The Barley Mow Pub Website

    A traditional Sussex country pub offering great quality home cooked pub food, superb service with local real ales and fine wines. The Barley Mow South Downs National Park, Walderton, West Sussex, PO18 9ED Tel: 02392 631321 Email: info@thebarleymow.pub   Read more…
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    Stansted Park Foundation Bookshop

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    Stansted Park Foundation Website

    In the heart of the Garden Centre, opposite the Gardener’s Kitchen cafe, is a secondhand bookshop. All the proceeds from the sale of the books go to support the Foundation. The shop has been refurbished as part of the refit of the Garden Centre, and now has plenty of space to browse our wide-ranging stock of fiction and non-fiction. We Read more…
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