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Oldest site of known Christian activity in the British Isles; art and architecture from across a millennium.

One of two built locally by John Dickinson, the papermaker, in 1849, the other is St Mary's only a mile or so away in Apsley.

The Christian community has worshipped continuously on the site occupied by the church for well over 800 years and the first church may have built here in Saxon times, when Bristol first became a port.

In 1811 the newly erected church could somehow seat 256 people plus 94 other and had a capacity congregation each Sunday.

Set above the beautiful Chess Valley in an area beloved by walkers, this mid 19th century church was largely designed by the famous Victorian architect, George Gilbert Scott, and has striking early 20th century wall paintings on its chancel arch.

St Martin's is a medieval gem that looks much as it did in the 17th century when it was last altered with a rare 14th century scissor braced roof.

Alabaster nobles and wall paintings in a rural idyll.

St Mary's church has the privilege of nestling close to one the loveliest stretches of the River Thames.

A 13th century church with the tomb of the 1st Duke of York.

This is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain and stands over the place where Alban, Britains first saint, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago.

St James church is a Grade II* beautiful Victorian building designed by SS Teulon, which is much admired and appreciated by all and a focal point for all the village to congregate.