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The church of the flying hassocks! A pretty Early English church nestling in a delightful Wolds village situated on the long distance Viking Way walk. Apparently it was the custom at weddings in this church to pelt the bridal party with hassocks as it entered the church, but this practice came to an end when one of the rectors, was on the receiving end of one of the hassocks!

Welcome! Spending some time in beautiful,wild Northumbria? Then a visit to the stunning Roman village of Corbridge is an absolute must, especially the ancient church of St Andrew's in the village square is well worth a visit. Enter our imposing church through our Norman archway and staggeringly beautiful glass door, generously given by Rowan Atkinson in memory of his mother who regularly worshipped at our church. Why don't you give it a visit, next time you're in Corbridge!

Stainfield St Andrews celebrates the rich heritage of this beautiful Queen Anne church, built on the site of an early 12th century Benedictine nunnery, now medieval parkland in the Lincolnshire Limewoods. Admire the recently redecorated building, sit quietly and enjoy the tranquil setting.

The church that stands just outside the village of Little Snoring is both ancient and quietly awe inspiring in its simplicity. The remote location, the silence inside, the slight smell of damp and the obvious centuries of use speak of a village that has retained its identity for many generations.

Fulletby is set high in the Wolds, and was mentioned in the Domesday book. The Grade II listed church of St Andrew, constructed of local greenstone, is essentially modern, with only a 14th century two seater sedilia left from an earlier church.

Surrounded by its beautiful, historic and thousand year old churchyard, the ancient church lies in the centre of Cranwell village. It is one of the oldest in Lincolnshire.

The original parish church was situated to the south of the present building and went into ruins in the early 1800s. By 1816 a brick shed on the site had been converted for use as a mortuary chapel. When the graveyard was enlarged in 1871 this building was replaced by the small brick building which we see today.

Ashby Puerorum, Ashby 'of the boys', is so called because in the late thirteenth century the living was appropriated to provide an endowment for the boy choristers of Lincoln Cathedral. Ashby is a remote hamlet and its medieval church of St Andrew is approached across a farmyard. The churchyard affords fabulous views across the Wolds.

Beautifully set in a pretty, rambling, village, and with an early 16th century priests' house next door, St Andrew's is an exceptionally attractive church, and has one of only three medieval spires to be found in Dorset.

This rural church contains extensive wall paintings that were hidden from view until a bomb dropped nearby in World War II. The building also contains other treasures including a 12th century tub font, a two decker pulpit, a medieval rood screen and pews, graffiti from the 1600's and an altar rail from the 18th century. Come and see for yourself!