Benhilton, All Saints
Address: All Saints Road, Sutton.
Map Ref: TQ258653
8 Bells • Tenor 13½ cwt.
Sunday Service Ringing: 8.45 - 9.30 am & 5.45 - 6.30 pm (Quarter peal 3rd).
Practice: Tuesday 7.45 - 9.15 pm.
Entry is via church North door (if open), inside church the belfry door is at the N.E. corner of the base of the tower. On practice nights go to the West door when the doorbell is switched on.
History
All Saints Church was licensed for worship in 1865 following the constitution of the Parish of Benhilton in 1863. The original peal of 8 bells was inaugurated 1st November 1893. The All Saints’ Benhilton Society of Change Ringers was formed in 1896. Except for the 1939-1945 war years, regular ringing has been carried out for all services and special occasions. In 1970, a D.I.Y restoration of the tower and bells was begun, with the new ring of bells dedicated in 1971. To this day the Society remain an enthusiastic and dedicated band.
Transport
By Road: Church is on the east side of the B2230 (Rose Hill - Sutton road). Street parking available in local roads to the Northeast of church, and free of yellow lines.
By Bus: To Sutton Green, Routes 80, 164, 280 from Sutton Station. Route 154, 164 or 80 from Morden.
By Train: To Sutton, then bus or 20-minute walk. To Sutton Common, then 5-minute walk. To Morden by Underground (Northern Line), then bus.
Facilities
Toilets in church at base of the tower.
Restaurants - Burger King, traditional café, Indian & Chinese within 5 minutes walk. Chip shop as you enter one way system south of church. Pubs - Ringers use the Robin Hood (Youngs) in central Sutton - on corner of junction of West Street and Robin Hood Lane. Couple of pubs near Burger King.