Find a church

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.

St Mary's stands in water meadows beside the young River Adur, close to the white windmill made famous as the fictional home of Jonathan Creek of TV fame.

A beautiful Grade I, Saxon-Norman church with important medieval wall paintings, set in the very attractive, natural landscape of the South Downs.

A small and ancient downland church which is very much in the centre of the isolated and rural village of East Marden in the South Downs National Park.

This Saxon church has changed very little since it was built sometime before 1066.

Grade II listed church with interesting architectural features and artistic decoration.

All Saints is an active 12th century church with some earlier elements including rare 11th century Ironwork depicting Norse mythology. It stands at the highest point of the village of Staplehurst.

A beautiful. intimate and friendly church, where we aim to bring people closer to God and to each other.

A Grade I listed historic church which is valued by its community.

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

A warm welcome to our glorious early 12th century building with 22m tower, used as a navigation marker and a recently restored, incredibly beautiful, east window.

Approached by a narrow lane above a steep slope and surrounded by trees, Up Marden is perhaps the hardest to find of the downland churches.