Discover Worminghall

Worminghall’s history can be seen in the building phases of the parish church, the almshouses and other older buildings, as well as in archaeological traces in the village centre and on its outskirts. There is also a section of the Bernwood Jubilee Way, with a described route through the village. Architecture, historic landscape and route guidance each offer a different focus.

Church and traces of the medieval village

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is listed as a Grade II* building. Its nave is originally Norman; the chancel dates from the 14th century and the tower from the 15th century. These three dates reveal distinct building phases of the church. It is open during the day to villagers and visitors and can be used for prayer and meditation. Check access before you travel.

The area around the parish church also has an archaeological connection: the earthworks of a shrunken medieval village survive there. Worminghall’s historic centre is designated an archaeological notification area. Worminghall is also recorded in the Domesday Book. The entry, designation and surviving earthworks each provide different evidence of the village’s history.

Almshouses and historic buildings

The six almshouses in Worminghall bear the date 1675 on plaques. Their foundation is linked to the bequest of John King, Bishop of London, and his son Henry King, Bishop of Chichester. The plaques and the history of the foundation offer different chronological clues: the date appears on the plaques, while the foundation is associated with the bequest of the two bishops.

Court Farm was once the manor house of Worminghall; a chimney dating from around 1600 still survives there. The Clifden Arms is a late-medieval timber-framed inn with a jetty and thatched roof. An extension dates from the 17th century. Together, these buildings illustrate different aspects of architectural history, from a former manor house to late-medieval timber-framed construction.

Route and historic landscape

At the eastern edge of Worminghall, earthworks from medieval farming, including ridge and furrow, can be seen. These landforms can be distinguished from the earthworks around the parish church: those are the remains of a shrunken village, while these relate to former field cultivation.

The Bernwood Jubilee Way passes the Clifden Arms. On its section through Worminghall, the route turns left at the crossroads into Clifden Road and continues towards the village centre. The route description therefore links a specific turn with a named landmark in the village. If you are planning to walk the route, check trail conditions before setting out, as they may change.

Saturday offer and September event

The Wornal Café serves unlimited tea and coffee, as well as homemade cakes and sausage rolls, every Saturday morning from 10:00 to 12:00. As this is a time-limited offer, check the latest details before your visit.

Worminghall’s annual Church Village Fete takes place in September. If you wish to plan your trip around it, confirm the dates and arrangements for the year in question.

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