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The tenth oldest church in England overlooks the waters of the Solent and Test Estuary from its wild churchyard.

St Mary's is a fine village church first built by the monks of nearby Barlynch Priory in the early 13th century on the site of an old Saxon church (the manor was held in the 11th century by King Harold's mother, hence Regis).

Grade II listed church with spectacular stained glass windows.

This ancient village was on the pilgrimage route to Bury St Edmunds and is full of history and legend.

The history of the building is entwined with two local noble and gentry families, Portman and Farnham, whose connection can be seen in the many memorable memorials connected with the church.

Author, artist and founder of the Arts and Crafts movement William Morris called this'the most beautiful country church in all England'.

Built for Sir Hugh Hastings, this church has the widest nave in East Anglia with no aisles or columns a splendid uninterrupted space along with the magnificent memorial brass are just two of the many historic features of this 14th century church.

One of only three complete Saxon churches in Britain, this wonderfully preserved church sits in a sunken circular enclosure bordered by battered walls, an influence from Celtic Ireland.

Although largely stone built, St Mary's is entered through a charming early 18th century brick porch, with a large blue and gold sundial.

Christ Church is the most iconic building in Bexleyheath and the largest Parish church in the Borough of Bexley.

Dates back to medieval times and stands on high ground beside Nynehead Court (once the family seat of the de Wyke and then Sanford families), from the church tower there are panoramic views of the Blackdown Hills to the south and the Brendan and Quantock hills to the north.

The first thing the visitor sees of Droxford's church is the imposing square flint tower and its stair turret, both dating from the 16th century.