Parish of Downham with South Hanningfield and Ramsden Bellhouse

Welcome to our Parish which consists of three churches in the diocese of Chelmsford, Essex:

St Margaret Downham, St Peter South Hanningfield, and St Mary the Virgin Ramsden Bellhouse

We share a Priest in Charge with two other parishes:

All Saints Stock and St Mary & St Edward West Hanningfield

Our five churches together are known as The Reservoir Group and are also part of a Mission and Ministry Unit known as The Compass Group.

Get in touch

Phone us: ‭07704 777511‬

Email us

What's on

Parish Group Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
South Hanningfield: St Peter
St Peter's Church Church Lane South Hanningfield Chelmsford, CM3 8HP, United Kingdom

Every 5th Sunday of the month, the 3 churches in our benefice come together for worship at St Peter, South Hanningfield.
Please note than in August 2025 only, to allow preparation for our Flower Festival in St Peter's, this service will be held at St Margaret's Downham, starting at 11:00

Christmas Bazaar

for 4 hours
Downham Village Hall
50 School Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1QN, United Kingdom

In aid of St Margaret's Church, Downham. Many stalls and refreshments available

Holy Communion

Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
South Hanningfield: St Peter
St Peter's Church Church Lane South Hanningfield Chelmsford, CM3 8HP, United Kingdom

Holy Communion

Our churches

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, victims of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults.

The PCC has adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding. Click here to see the Church of England Safeguarding Policies.

Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or call: 01245 294444.

Social Service contact numbers: 0345 603 7630 for adult social services, 0345 603 7627 for children's social services. Out of hours for both, call: 0345 606 1212

In a safeguarding emergency, dial 999