The Parish Church of St John the Baptist

No. 753 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 119 for history. History, 15.8 km from Petersfield, just outside the South Downs National Park.

The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
Photo: The Voice of Hassocks, CC0

A Grade I listed parish church dedicated to St John the Baptist.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.69 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Chichester Camping and Caravanning Club SiteStay, 18 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping
Orchard FarmStay, 18 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping
Adsdean Avenue CampsiteStay, 15 km from PetersfieldCamping
Concierge CampingStay, 17 km from Midhurst, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Westbourne Café16 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Parchment Makers17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Robin Hood17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Castle13 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Emsworth Museum17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Bourne Leisure Centre17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day
Emsworth Sports & Social Club17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day
Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club18 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day