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It is believed that the present building has its origins in 12th century but there was probably an earlier Anglo Saxon or even Celtic church, for the boundary of the original churchyard forms an almost perfect circle, a feature shared with many churches of known Celtic origin.

The townsfolk of Hatfield Broad Oak wanted a church as big as a monastery, so that is what they built!

The greatness of St James lies in its fine proportion, inventive and varied details, with an interior that is an exercise in chaste simplicity, beauty is in the traceried windows, reredos and Morris & Company window.

A beautiful medieval church with an inclusive commitment to serving the whole parish and beyond.

A beautiful, well loved, 15th/16th century medieval church, set at the top of the village.

It was in the churchyard of St Mary that the town charter was written in 1200.

A unique example of an early dissenters meeting house which still contains many original features.