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Alone in the fens between Bardeny and Wragby, this humble church has been used for worship for almost 150 years.

The church dates back to the 11th century, although much of the present church is 13th century.

This peaceful country church can lay claim to a historic link with the scholar and theologian John Wycliffe, who became its Rector in 1361.

There has been a building on the site since 1230, when Simon de Tynton was presented by William de Lisures to be the first Rector.

Standing forlorn, with only a farm for company, St Michaels is a precious little building.

A grade II listed Victorian mission church built in 1846 with the vestry added in 1895, it was badly damaged by an earthquake in 2008 and story of the rebuild is told in photographs in the church.

From a distance the late medieval flint and flushwork tower is typical of East Anglian country churches, but the surprise on reaching the south side of churchyard is quite the most splendid Norman doorway.

Built between 1851 and 1853 at a time when the town was rapidly expanding and prosperous, the church is vast, with a magnificent tower with octagonal spire reaching to some 220 feet high, a landmark which can be seen for many miles around. 

A unique and magnificent Grade I listed building with a wonderful prayerful atmosphere, where visitors are welcome and worship takes place every day.

Hooton Pagnell was recorded in the Domesday Survey, although there is no mention of a church we know one existed as in 1089 Ralph Paganel granted the church to the Priory of Holy Trinity in York.