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Founded in 907, the abbey was at first a nunnery then, from 974, a Benedictine Abbey of nuns.

Designed by Philip Hardwicke and completed in 1823, the design is based in St Paul's in Covent Garden, with many internal design features referencing our patron St John the Evangelist.

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.

A traditional village church made from stone from Hadrians Wall.

The church dates from the 14th century and is a large, handsome structure consisting of three aisles, three chancels and a tower.

Hidden down lane, across stream, up a bank.

The churchyard has something of the character of a village green because of the array of cottages that overlook it, including Margaret Cottages, once the parish workhouse.

Architect John Coates Carter is a well kept secret, his buildings embody the Arts & Crafts movement of the early 20th century and St Paul's is said to be the finest of his surviving early churches.

A Grade I listed medieval building with beautiful ceilings painted by Charles Eamer Kempe.

The church is set slightly above the meadows of the River Ebble.