Facilities and features
Accessibility
Our Building
Halling parish church is a Grade: I listed building, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. Although the Normans built it in the 12th century, there are indicators of the Saxons building an earlier church.
Halling Post Office is next to Halling Church opposite the Five Bells Pub.
Refreshments are always available.
There is a second hand book/ CD/ DVD/ Card stall. Free to borrow books. (Donations for Church Funds)
The four stained glass windows are all the work of C. E. Kempe one of the best designers and colourists of the late Victorian period. His work can be identified by the device of a wheat sheaf.
The lancet window in the north wall of the chancel (11) is dedicated to St Barnabas in memory of Rev. J. Nalson Vicar for 33 years (1852-85). The East Window, with three lights, (12) Nativity, Shepherds and Kings, was erected in 1892 in memory of Rev. Francis John Lambert who died aged 25 only three weeks after his ordination. In the south wall of the chancel the lancet window (14) is dedicated to St John the Baptist in memory of James M. Formby. The West Window, with three lights, (20) was provided by a bequest in the will of Rev. C. P. Howes, Vicar from 1888-1889. He oversaw much of the Victorian restoration work, was very involved in village life and was particularly interested in work with the children of the parish. The lychgate (24) was built at his personal expense.
Inside the church.
There is a second hand book/ CD/ DVD/ Card stall. (Donations for Church Funds)
Music and Worship
Practice night 7.30-9pm last Wednesday in every month at St. John's, Halling.
Bellringing Practice the other Wednesday evenings 7.30-9pm at St. Michael's Cuxton.
Marshall Singers & Halling Community Choir Performance
Halling Sinfonia - The Wind Dectet with Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, French Horns and Bassoons.
The Peninsula Big Band performs music from the 30's to 90's in the Big Band Style!
Tideway Folk Group & Afternoon Tea Events
Groups, Courses and Activities
Remembrance Day Service on Sunday 9th November 10.45am then all welcome to join the parade through the high street to the War Memorial to pay respects and lay wreaths.
Community Choir meet every Tuesday evening 6.30-7.30pm in Halling Church.
Cuxton and Halling MU Branch meet every month in Cuxton Church Hall. Close MU links to Trinidad & Tobago families. Hosting families and trips abroad. The MU also are involved with a range of voluntary work alongside PACT, Women's Refuge and other Charities.
PACT voluntary support
Help for Visitors
Guided tours are available on request - [email protected]
School and group visits are welcome.
01634 241599
New booklets are available as a guide on Halling Church and the newly refurbished 13 century Wall paintings.
Church is open most Saturday mornings. Every first Saturday morning is a lego Drop in session. All welcome.
Church is open for Tree festival from Mon 22nd to Wed 24th December 2025
Sunday mornings.
Most Saturday mornings for drop in sessions. Check the website for further details.
Other Features
Cuxton Church Hall is available for hire. Contact: [email protected]