English Heritage sites near Ware Parish

Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge

WALTHAM ABBEY GATEHOUSE AND BRIDGE

9 miles from Ware Parish

A fine 14th century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England.

Hill Hall

HILL HALL

12 miles from Ware Parish

This fine Elizabethan mansion features some of the earliest external Renaissance architectural detail in the country.

Roman Wall of St Albans

ROMAN WALL OF ST ALBANS

15 miles from Ware Parish

A section of the two-mile long wall built between AD 265 and 270 to defend the Roman city of Verulamium: including the foundations of towers and the London Gate.

Prior's Hall Barn

PRIOR'S HALL BARN

15 miles from Ware Parish

One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England, tree-ring dated to the mid-15th century, with a breathtaking aisled interior and crown post roof, the product of some 400 oaks.

Old Gorhambury House

OLD GORHAMBURY HOUSE

16 miles from Ware Parish

The remains of a once immense mansion built in 1563-8 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Queen Elizabeth’s Lord Keeper and visited by the queen on at least four occasions.

Kenwood

KENWOOD

18 miles from Ware Parish

This outstanding house beside Hampstead Heath was remodelled by Robert Adam between 1764 and 1779. He transformed the original brick building into a majestic villa for the great judge, Lord Mansfield.

Churches in Ware Parish

Christ Church Ware

New Road Ware Herts
(01920) 487267
http://www.christchurchware.co.uk

Christ Church is a lively, growing Christian community that seeks to live out Jesus' calling, in the power of the Spirit, here in Ware and beyond.

People of all ages and stages are welcome and there is something for everyone from seniors to babies and all ages in-between. Each person brings something that will add colour and creativity to the church family and we want everyone to feel welcomed and accepted and to find a place of belonging and fulfilment.

Jesus said ‘Come, follow me' and as a church we seek to hear Jesus' voice so that we are Jesus Led.

Jesus said, ‘I have come that you might have life and have it to the full,' and as a church of ordinary people we want to be Spirit Empowered that we might be His people, in His strength.

Jesus said, ‘As the father sent me, so I am sending you'. We have found God's love and care and have experienced God's grace in all that Jesus has done for us and we want to share that Grace with everyone - e becoming a ‘Grace Based' church in all we are and do.

As a church, our Identity is as a people belonging to God: 1 Peter 2:9

and we are called (our mission) to:

Love God and others: Matthew 22:37,

Be disciples who make disciples: Matthew 28: 19 and

Be a people who pray and proclaim God's Kingdom: Matthew 6:10, Acts 28: 31

We aim to be an authentic Acts 2: 42-47 church in today's world and live out our values of being:

• Worship centred

• Mission shaped.

• Grace based

• Word rooted

• Spirit empowered.

• Community transforming

• Prayer dependent

Sunday is a time when we come together for worship and teaching for adults, young people and children alike, with each group having their own time together. Our worship reflects different styles from a more traditional 9.15 am service, to our new contemporary evening worship. As a church we place a high value on worship, the ministry of the Word and Spirit, friendship and reaching out with the love of Jesus.

We have a network of Life Groups, which are relationally based and enable us to connect far deeper than just on a Sunday. We meet to share our lives and Christian experience through worship, learning from the scriptures and prayer, as well as enjoying lots of fun and food together! We seek to be outward-looking with groups having their own particular interests and focus.

There are many more things on offer, whether you are right at the start of your Christian journey, with many questions you want answers to, or well- established in your Christian faith. Please come and talk to me or the Welcome Team to find out more, especially about our welcome events.

St Mary's Ware

High Street Ware
01920 319236
http://www.stmarysware.co.uk

The Church of St Mary the Virgin Ware is an open and lively church community, worshipping in a beautiful historic building in the centre of Ware.

Guide booklets and information are available to help you explore the building, and there is often someone around to chat with. There are plenty of little corners for private prayer and reflection, with places to light a candle, leave a prayer request, read the bible, and sit quietly and contemplate. The sacrament is reserved in the Lady Chapel.

As you enter, on the left there is a bookstall for you to browse - and buy from. There are even some comfortable chairs if you want to sit and read what you have found.

There is level access from the South Porch and at both entrances via the Hall, and a ramp into the Lady Chapel. Currently we are not able to offer level access throughout, but we hope all visitors will have plenty to see and enjoy. There is an accessible toilet and a baby change facility. 


There is evidence of there having been a church in Ware for over a thousand years. When the Domesday Book was prepared there was "a priest" at Ware. The church is mentioned in a charter given by William I to Hugh de Grentmaisnil giving permission to found a cell of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Evroul, Normandy, in Ware and handing over the church to the alien priory. During the 15th century the church was enlarged and beautified by Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond, mother of Henry VII.  The church is regarded as a fine example of 14th and 15th century architecture and contains many items of historic interest. St. Mary's has had a reputation for its music for over a hundred years. The Hill 3 manual organ was built in 1860. It was rebuilt in 1985 and refurbished in 2016.

A few more St Mary's dates and names 

· There has been a Church on this site since the Norman Conquest, 1066

· Henry VIII gave the Priory, Living and the land to Trinity College, Cambridge in the Dissolution of the Monasteries

· The pews were installed in the 1880s

· Rev Charles Chaucey was the Vicar from 1627-1633. He emigrated to the USA and became President of Harvard College, Massachusetts

· Richard Fanshawe has connections with the Church. He was Charles I's ambassador to Spain, 1666



 

 

Ware, Emmanuel Shared Church

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Pubs in Ware Parish

Albion

12, Crib Street, Ware, SG12 9EX
(01920) 421007

Tucked behind St.Mary's Church, a gem of a small old timbered Flowers pub where, thankfully, little has changed for many a year. It said that the central ceiling timber is from the sailing sloop HMS Albion. Cosy and warm this is a friendly...
Allenburys Sports & Social Club

Harris's Lane, Ware, SG12 0DJ
(01920) 882189
allenburys.co.uk

A private club which is largely for the employees of Glaxo and their guests, situated next to the River Lea. At least two beer festivals are held every year where members of the public are welcome with tickets sold in advance. There are occ...
Angel

54 Star Street, Ware, SG12 7AQ
None

Friendly local community pub with three distinct bar areas and a child-friendly artificial-grassed garden. Tasty "Angel" beefburgers and pizzas are available during the opening hours. Keen on sport, the pub has many darts, pool, Petanque an...
Brewery Tap

83 High Street, Ware, SG12 9AD
(01920) 468549
brewerytapware.co.uk

The pub is known as a "Traditional pie, ale and cider house". Internally stylish with old pictures/maps of Ware adorning the walls and look out for the '1 penny wall'. Under the main body of the pub there is a cellar bar with live music on...
Cannon Tavern

1 The Bourne, Ware, SG12 0PU

Initially put up for sale as a pub but then sold to a developer
Crooked Billet

140 Musley Hill, Ware, SG12 7NL
(01920) 462516

Friendly gem of a traditional community pub, well worth the 15 minute walk up New Road and Musley Hill from the town centre. Re-opened late 2021 after a cosmetic refurbishment. Its two small bars feature TV sports. It serves a varying range...
Hertford Rugby Football Club

Highfields, Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9NZ
(01920) 462975
hertfordrfc.co.uk

Hertford Rugby Club play in the National League 3 London and SE and draw a committed band of supporters. Real ales are available during club opening hours which include all first team home Saturday match days.
High Oak

26 High Oak Road, Ware, SG12 7PD
07788 102590

Very friendly terraced pub with a strong community feel to it - so much so they got the pub listed as an Asset of Community Value. Families welcome and dog friendly, it has a patio garden to the rear and a decked area at the front. Can be b...
Hop Box

14 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HW
(01920) 481632

Brand new craft keg beer bar and bottle shop in town centre
John Gilpin

London Road, Ware, SG12 9LY
(01920) 462321

On 8 October 2014 McMullens announced the pub had been sold to a developer. It closed on 12 October. A planning application is anticipated for redevelopment of the site as housing.
Jolly Bargeman

91 Cromwell Road, Ware, SG12 7LA
(01920) 739144
mcmullens.co.uk/jolly-bargeman

A large, open-plan community well run friendly pub focused on sport with football, pool and darts teams (2 boards). Sky and BT Sport. No food. Excellently kept Macs ale with AK supplemented usually with a seasonal.
King's Mead

Hertford Road, Chadwell Spring, Ware, SG12 9LE
(01920) 896800
mcmullens.co.uk/kings-mead

Brand new pub and golf centre opened in April 2017 (adjacent 9 hole golf course followed in 2018). The pub is food led but there is an area just for drinkers at the entrance and bar and plenty of space outside - the pub overlooking Chadwell...
Lodge

102 High Street, Ware, SG12 9AP

A former McMullen pub refurbished in 2015 to create a lively cocktail-led bar with a basement lounge. Sadly no real ale. The Tuesday chill-out features local song-writers. DJs at weekends. Now closed and converted to a Mexican restaurant
Maltings

35 Watton Road., Ware, SG12 0AD
07595 599055

Until May 2016 known as the Worppell, named after the builder who erected the pub in the 19th century. its new name reflects the town's former importance as a major malting centre. Cosy and friendly, this community pub is very popular with...
Mexican at Jacoby's

Churchgate House, 13-15 West Street, Ware, SG12 9EE
(01920) 469181
jacobys.co.uk

Now a Mexican restaurant in a superb old building full of exposed timbered beams with a small bar downstairs and the restaurant elsewhere on the ground and first floor. Outside eating in the paved square in front of the building.
Old Bulls Head

26 Baldock Street, Ware, SG12 9DZ
(01920) 413564

Look out for the parliament clock and list of Ware's pubs of days gone by (100+) in this heavily timbered building which is the only surviving former coaching inn in Ware in z road that once features dozens. Two beers from Theakstons always...
Punch House

7 West Street, Ware, SG12 9EE
(01920) 467675
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/hertfordshire...

Large open plan pub on different levels originally fashioned from two previous pubs. Refurbished late in 2022 there are up to four real ales are available. Traditional pub fayre food is available and home-made roasts on Sundays. Monday is p...
Quiet Man

23 High Street, Ware, SG12 9BP
(01992) 517440

A town centre pub which opened in 2018 in a former off-licence - brother to the Quiet Man pub in Hertford. There's a welcome for everyone, from sports fans to families. Friday piano sing-songs every other week and monthly tribute bands, als...
Rifle Volunteer

21 Collett Road, Ware, SG12 7LY
(01920) 462310
riflevolunteer.co.uk

Community local run by the same people who also run the Angel in Ware. Two bars, one large with TV sports, Pool, Darts + Crib/Doms; the other a small Saloon which has been reinstated by the current Landlord. Five double and 2 twin rooms are...
Rose & Crown

65 Watton Road, Ware, SG12 0AD
(01920) 462371
mcmullens.co.uk/rose-crown-ware

A lively family-friendly community local hosting darts and football teams. The Grade II Listed pub was built with local hitch bricks and at the back is a conservatory and large garden.
Royal Oak

20, London Road, Ware, SG12 9LP
(01920) 462755

A rare true Free House for Ware. Cosy, grade II listed, timbered and with a lovely Inglenook fireplace, there is a smart and colourful patio at the back - spot the crooked chimney. Sat at the foot of Hoe Lane, close to Ware train station, i...
Saracens Head

Bridgefoot, Ware, SG12 9BS
(01920) 463640
saracensheadware.co.uk

NOTE: McMullen real ale is occasionally available. Refurbished in contemporary style with distressed woodwork and exposed ductwork, this popular pub/bar, has a long riverside terrace and a basement room for functions. Fresh pizzas and socia...
Snug

22 High Street, Ware, SG12 9BY
(01920) 462462
thesnugbar.co.uk

Formerly the Vine and previously the Bell, this was taken over by the Snug chain in February 2015 and has been refurbished, specialising in cocktails.
Spread Eagle

37 Amwell Road, Ware, SG12 9HP
(01992) 303716
mcmullens.co.uk/spread-eagle

An old-fashioned, small and friendly community drinkers' pub adjacent to the town centre. Next to Ware Station's level crossing and opposite an entrance to the New River Walk, there are occasional disco nights.
Victoria

2-4 Star Street, Ware, SG12 7AA
(01920) 462565

A short term Pop-up tenure terminated in October 2018. Did not re-open during or after the pandemic and now sold. Very unlikely to re-open
Waggers

Kibes Lane, Ware, SG12 7ED
(01920) 462216

This local well-renowned institution, housed in former maltings buildings, was run for many a year by the Smith family. Previously a private club but changed to a pub when the new licencing regime was introduced in 2006.