Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
With its enormous and imposing central tower, Tewkesbury Abbey is a Norman church built on a cathedral scale.
The distinctive appearance of the church in this village near the River Severn is due mainly to the contrasting balustrade top section of the tower.
Ripple, Worcestershire
Inside, the highlight is the choir stalls, installed for the canons of Ripple's mother church, Worcester Priory, who would have taken services here.
The set of 16 misericords is a medieval country calendar, depicting the labours of the months and the four elements, including a charming one of the man in the moon.
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
With its enormous and imposing central tower, Tewkesbury Abbey is a Norman church built on a cathedral scale.
Hanley Castle, Worcestershire
In the heart of the village where King John built his castle and PG Wodehouse’s aunt was the Vicar’s wife, stands the Norman church of St Mary.
Severn Stoke, Worcestershire
This 12th century church lies in the River Severn flood plain, surrounded by its peaceful churchyard consecrated in 1325, with a backdrop of the Malvern Hills.