The two parishes of Linstead Magna and Linstead Parva (these days simply Linstead) are the westernmost parishes of the team. Linstead is a typical non-nuclear Suffolk village, a scattering of about 50 households and 120 souls spread over quite a large area. Paradoxically, the very lack of a physical centre means that
we have to work that little bit harder to maintain our villagedome.

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It means, for instance, that it is nearly always possible to identify newcomers and ensure that they are welcomed. We do this with a welcome-pack which is hand delivered. A (secular) village hall enables us to hold social events both church and non-church based (almost always the same people anyway!). We do good barbecues and arrange a variety of musical events. In a nutshell, Linstead is small but beautifully formed.

​St Margaret of Antioch, Linstead Parva, is a small chapel, dating from the early 13th Century. It is in good order (for a 13C structure) and, a huge plus point, is relatively
easy to heat. It also has rather a good acoustic.
Occasional offices usually include a Patronal Festival, held at the village hall and followed by a barbecue. On a biennial basis we meet at Church Farm, Linstead
Magna and process to the site of St Peter's, our 'lost' church, for an open-air service.