About Us

An endearing and much loved Victorian church on the edge of the village in a picturesque rural setting. Built in 1881 to replace a medieval church on the other side of the road it is constructed of local flint and reached by a traditional lych-gate built in 2004. St Margaret's is a large part of village life. Combined with our sister church in Knockholt, we are two Church of England (Anglican) parishes in the Sevenoaks Deanery of the Diocese of Rochester, within the Canterbury province. The two churches came together in 1983 as a United Benefice under one parish priest. We teach the faith of Jesus Christ, as explained in the Bible. We offer Family Worship services at one of the two churches every Sunday afternoon at 3pm for lots of singing, action songs and with the bible message made relevant for a younger audience. For a more traditional setting, we offer a Sunday morning service at one of the two churches every week from 10 a.m. We are a friendly bunch, and we love to chat over coffee/tea and biscuits after the service. Please come along; we look forward to welcoming you.

We also offer weekly Bible Study; a friendly group who look at the Bible in a relaxed environment. No experience necessary.

For history buffs, the church consists of nave and chancel with north and south aisles and a church room built parallel to the north aisle in 1992. Memorials from the old church were saved, including a fine 18th century one on the west wall. The font, too, came from the old church although it is only thirty years older than the present church. A fine memorial brass of Mr and Mrs William Pettley together with one of 1444 has been preserved on the wall. There is an excellent selection of stained glass in the church. The south aisle has a set of three colourful 1950s windows whilst the chancel contains an exceptionally good Kempe window of The Annunciation. The north aisle has a Burne Jones window with the church room built outside it. For even more history, penned by a local historian, please use the following link: https://www.knockholtandhalsteadchurches.org.uk/historyofstmargarets.htm

Please also explore our website: https://www.knockholtandhalsteadchurches.org.uk/home.htm