Welcome to our ‘Gem in the Forest’!
St Mary’s Church, Hale
Hale Park, Hale Lane, Hale,
Nr Fordingbridge, Hants, SP6 2RF
(See the directions below - our ‘Gem in the Forest’ can be hard to find!)
St Mary’s, Hale is open daily for private prayer.
The new worship pattern is as follows. Please also check the calendar at the bottom of this page for current details.
10.00 am, First Sunday in the month - Holy Communion, Common Worship
10.00 am, Third Sunday in the month - Morning Service, Common Worship
Everyone is very warmly invited to attend any of these services.
Upcoming events
Latest News
We are approaching Phase 2 of the roof repairs to St. Mary’s, Hale - our beautiful Grade I listed church. We are very grateful for all donations in support of this work and for the grant received from "Hampshire and Islands Historic Churches Trust" for Phase 1..
St. Mary's is in a stunning location - nestled among the trees down the hillside from Hale House, it's a truly magical and special place that welcomes visitors along the Avon Valley Path.
With capacity to seat 120 people, a toilet, kitchenette, and step-free access (albeit with a steep path), it's a great place to celebrate life events - from baptisms to weddings.
Our clergy team offer a very warm welcome, often with less-formal services on offer at both Hale & Woodgreen churches. Pictured are Rev Ruth Crosland, and Rev John Towler during a Lammastide (harvest thanksgiving) service.
With a beautiful Grade 1 listed building in such a magical setting, it's no wonder that many couples choose to get married at St. Mary's, Hale. It's a beautiful place to visit - even just to listen to the birds singing!
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How to find us!
St Mary’s Church, Hale Park, Hale Lane, Hale,
Nr Fordingbridge, Hants, SP6 2RF
The postcode will get you nearly there – drive down the lime avenue towards Hale Park House, and then follow the small sign, on the building on your right, and turn right to go round down the slope to the Church car park. This picture shows the route (red dots) from the outskirts of Woodgreen. Alternatively, park in Moot Lane, opposite the noticeboard for the Church, and walk the 100 yards up the fairly steep footpath.
You can also use the What3words location: ///coasting.sugar.sleep