
St Michael’s is best seen from the road approaching the village from the south.
The striking battlemented tower is 13th-century, with a 15th-century upper part where the stone changes.
Inside are a series of stunning monuments to members of the Smith family: the most impressive is the three-tiered alabaster monument to Sir Roger Smith (died 1655).
Other items of interest include a Medieval screen and a George III Coat of Arms.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
7 miles east of Melton Mowbray and 7 miles north of Oakham, south of B676 and east of A606 take country roads to village of Edmondthorpe; church in Main Street
Nearest railway station: Oakham (5.3 miles)
SK 858 176
01/05/12
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St Mary's Church, Garthorpe, Leicestershire
A silvery-grey tower amongst the trees
Church of St Mary Magdelene, Stapleford, Leicestershire
A tasteful church with fabulous family tombs
Barnsdale Gardens
Heritage site
Woolsthorpe Manor
National Trust property
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Rutland County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Rutland. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

St Mary's Church, Garthorpe, Leicestershire A silvery-grey tower amongst the trees Saxby Road, Garthorpe, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2RS
See church page

Church of St Mary Magdelene, Stapleford, Leicestershire A tasteful church with fabulous family tombs Stapleford Park, Stapleford, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EF
See church page

Holy Cross Church, Burley, Rutland An exemplar of Medieval elegance Burley-on-the-Hill, Burley, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7SU
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Leicestershire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Go Leicestershire tourism website
Leicestershire County Council website history section
Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society
Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society
Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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