Our finest churches

With 341 amazing historic churches to visit, you might find it difficult to choose! To help you, we have selected a shortlist of our finest gems that you simply must see. If you wish, you can also browse through our complete churches list which you can filter by style, period, feature and county.

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All Saints' Church, Billesley, Warwickshire

All Saints' Church, Billesley, Warwickshire

Billesley, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, B49 6NF

A light-filled gem with a Shakespearean connection. A church from our finest shortlist.

Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol, Bristol

Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol, Bristol

St Thomas Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6QR

An elegant Georgian survivor in a city centre location. A church from our finest shortlist.

All Saints' Church, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

All Saints' Church, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Jesus Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8BP

Victorian decorative genius. A church from our finest shortlist.

St James' Church, Cooling, Kent

St James' Church, Cooling, Kent

Main Road, Cooling, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8DG

The inspiration for a dramatic Dickens tale. A church from our finest shortlist.

Church of St Mary Magdelene, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire

Church of St Mary Magdelene, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire

Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW

A masterpiece of architectural fantasy in a National Trust park. A church from our finest shortlist.

St Martin's Church, Exeter, Devon

St Martin's Church, Exeter, Devon

Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EZ

A thousand-year-old church in the heart of modern Exeter. A church from our finest shortlist.

St Stephen's Church, Fylingdales, North Yorkshire

St Stephen's Church, Fylingdales, North Yorkshire

Robin Hood's Bay, Fylingdales, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4PN

A fishermen's church overlooking the sea. A church from our finest shortlist.

All Saints' Church, Harewood, West Yorkshire

All Saints' Church, Harewood, West Yorkshire

Harewood Park, Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9LG

A fashion parade of effigies. A church from our finest shortlist.

All Saints' Church, Kedleston, Derbyshire

All Saints' Church, Kedleston, Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Quarndon, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH

Spectacular memorials and Norman monsters. A church from our finest shortlist.

St Nicholas' Chapel, King's Lynn, Norfolk

St Nicholas' Chapel, King's Lynn, Norfolk

St Ann's Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NH

Nine centuries of treasures in the largest chapel in England. A church from our finest shortlist.

Church of St John the Evangelist, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Church of St John the Evangelist, Leeds, West Yorkshire

23 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JD

The oldest church in Leeds. A church from our finest shortlist.

St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon, Berkshire

St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon, Berkshire

Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NH

A church built by the people, for the people. A church from our finest shortlist.

St Peter's Church, Northampton, Northamptonshire

St Peter's Church, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Marefair, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SR

The most outstanding Norman church in the country. A church from our finest shortlist.

Church of St John Maddermarket, Norwich, Norfolk

Church of St John Maddermarket, Norwich, Norfolk

Maddermarket, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1DS

A 500-year old city church with explosive history. A church from our finest shortlist.

St George's Church, Portland, Dorset

St George's Church, Portland, Dorset

Reforne, Wide Street, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2JP

A church inspired by St Paul's Cathedral. A church from our finest shortlist.

St Peter's Church, Preston Park, East Sussex

St Peter's Church, Preston Park, East Sussex

Preston Drove, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SD

Painted treasures in a wonderful landscape. A church from our finest shortlist.

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

St Mary's Street, Dogpole, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1EF

An ancient church with world famous stained glass. A church from our finest shortlist.

Holy Trinity Church, Privett, Hampshire

Holy Trinity Church, Privett, Hampshire

Merepond Lane, Privett, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3PE

A Victorian jewel set in beautiful countryside. A church from our finest shortlist.

St Peter's Church, Sandwich, Kent

St Peter's Church, Sandwich, Kent

Market Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9DA

A landmark church that still rings a curfew. A church from our finest shortlist.

Church of Christ the Consoler, Skelton-cum-Newby, North Yorkshire

Church of Christ the Consoler, Skelton-cum-Newby, North Yorkshire

Newby Hall, Skelton-cum-Newby, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE

A church built with unpaid ransom money. A church from our finest shortlist.

Holy Trinity Church, York, North Yorkshire

Holy Trinity Church, York, North Yorkshire

70 Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LF

A glimpse of the Medieval world behind a busy street. A church from our finest shortlist.

Using our churches

Many of our churches are ideal venues for events, ranging from farmers markets to flower festivals. If you are looking for a unique venue, why not get in touch?

A farmers' market in Christ Church, Waterloo

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