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The first church in the area was built in 1839 and became the centre of its own Parish in 1847.

The present village church, the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist on Robin Hood Lane, was consecrated on 22 July 1861 and after various additions, was completed in 1886 by the addition of the Choir Vestry.

It is an Anglican church within the Deanery of Kingston and the Archdiocese of Southwark.

In addition to its religious functions, the church acts as a focal point for community activities in Kingston Vale, which are held within the Village Hall and the two Parish Halls.

These include social clubs, dancing and table tennis, as well as providing facilities for local associations and for two local nursery schools.

Every year the Church holds a summer fete and a fireworks night event, which both attract local residents and their friends and are a good opportunity for them to interact with their neighbours.

The Parish Office manages the booking of four halls ( three on the site at St. John's and the Village Hall ), which are used for parties and social events.