Church at dusk with dramatic sky behind steeple

Wintringham, St Peter

This exceptional Grade I listed medieval church, dedicated to St Peter, is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust.

Stone church with tall bell tower and many windows

Whissendine, St Andrew

Set within the charming Rutland village of Whissendine, St Andrew’s is famous for its impressive C14th west tower, which dominates the landscape and can be seen from miles away.

Old stone church with wooden belfry and daffodils in churchyard

Wentnor, St Michael and All Angels

With its impressive wooden belcote and clock tower, the Grade II* listed church of St Michael and All Angels lies at the heart of the pretty Shropshire village of Wentnor.

Detail of old stained glass window with head of saint in middle of top window

Wellington, St Margaret of Antioch

The handsome medieval Grade I listed church of St Margaret of Antioch is an important feature in the Wellington Conservation Area and is notable for its roof carpentry.

Small stone church in sunlight with deep blue sky surrounded by trees

Stretton, St Nicholas

Built between 1086 and 1185, when it was granted to the Knights Templar, St Nicholas is probably the oldest church in Rutland.

Stone medieval church with bell tower and 19th century brick chancel

Rushden, St Mary

This pretty Grade II* listed church comprises a C15th west tower, a C14th nave and a small chancel rebuilt in brick in 1849.

Stone church exterior from east with bench and gravestones

Radstone, St Lawrence

At the end of a narrow, grassy footpath lies the serene medieval church of St Lawrence in the tiny rural hamlet of Radstone. Dating from C12th and C13th, with the south aisle and porch added in C14th, this Grade I listed church is renowned for its peaceful atmosphere.

Large church surrounded by grass and with a separate octagonal belfy next to it

Pembridge, St Mary the Virgin

Perched on a gentle rise above the charming “black and white” Herefordshire village of Pembridge, the medieval Grade I listed church of St Mary’s, and its associated bell tower, form important features in the Pembridge Conservation Area.

Stone church with red tiled roof with door in south transept and bench

North Piddle, St Michael and All Angels

The simple, peaceful church of St Michael and All Angels was originally built in 1289, but by the mid C19th the church had fallen into a poor state of repair. Rebuilding took place in 1876 by Henry Rowe of Worcester in the C14th Decorated style.

Pretty stone church with unusual octagonal stair turret on south side

Newton Blossomville, St Nicholas

St Nicholas is home to a colony of pipistrelle bats that historically roost in the North Chapel.