General information

Huntingfield is some 23 miles north north west of Ipswich. It lies just north of the B1117 from Halesworth to Eye.

Three parishes make up the Benefice of Heveningham: Heveningham with Ubbeston, Huntingfield, and Cookley. Regular services are held in the Benefice, according to the Book of Common Prayer. Priest in Charge: Rev. Tony Norton (Tel: 01986 875374). Churchwarden: Mrs Marjorie Day (Tel: 01986 798458).

The Pub: On Huntingfield village green is a friendly pub, the Huntingfield Arms, which serves good food and Adnams Beers (Tel: 01986-798320). The church is half a mile up the village street from the green.

Access: The church is open daily for visitors. In the event that the church is closed, a notice is displayed in the church porch with the keyholder’s telephone number. Level access is available from the lane to the south porch. There are then steps with a handrail down to the nave. For disabled visitors it is recommended that the mown grass path is followed to the priest’s door, which offers level access to the chancel and one step down to the nave.

Information is available for visitors just to the left of the entrance. The church guide book, leaflets and postcards are offered for sale, together with quiz sheets for children. A notice indicates where to put a £1 coin in the meter to illuminate the painted ceiling.

Bells: There are five bells and visiting bell-ringing groups are welcomed.

Heveningham Hall: The Heveningham Hall Country Fair is held annually on a Sunday in July, when by kind permission of the owners the grounds and gardens are open to the public. This event attracts thousands of visitors, as does a huge Bonfire and Firework Display held on a Saturday near 5th November. All profits from these events support the five neighbouring churches and villages.