There's plenty of evidence lying around to show that there has been a church here for a thousand and more years but unfortunately those Victorians had a hand in "restoring" it so precious little remains. Can't blame them I suppose as booming populations needed bigger places of worship and nothing stood in the way of progress back then.
The other reviews say it all. The monuments are very interesting indeed. Well worth the visit. Linger and don't rush. The info leaflet needs searching for! Shame they are not in different languages
Was here for a friends wedding and it was superb, the church and grounds are beautiful the wedding service was great highly recommend
What a lovely , peaceful , calm , beautiful church , so glad we found it , i wouldve loved to have got married here , just special and lovely , im so sorry im not very religious , but it was breathtaking , Thank you x x x
If you go to the Museum include in you trip and visit to the church the mosaic floor in front of the alter are well worth a visual. The church also provides a light lunch affordable for everyone. In August there was a display in the church of Dolls Houses which were very interesting and covered quite a interesting and vast period
What a beautiful church. We spent ages in the south porch studying the numerous ancient carved monuments with their fascinating patterns and pictures.Inside, the church had that 'loved' feeling and we appreciated all the information boards around the building.
The medieval and 17th century memorials in the Vernon chapel are stunning. Detailed sculptures and funny inscriptions. They are fascinating and moving - if you can get to them. I struggled to get near the memorials - because I had to clamber over buckets, a table football game, a pile of umbrellas and a load of stuff that should all be tidied away in a cupboard or shed and nowhere near these precious monuments. The church authorities should be ashamed.
All Saints has some lovely stained glass windows and some very interesting monuments of the Vernon and Manners families.
The church contains some interesting old artefacts, including a set of carved stones by the doorway; but you know what, wouldn't it be far better if it was converted for some public use, music venue, squash court, pub, restaurant - something that would serve the community effectively and with purpose.
Full of history and very interesting, dates back to Anglo Saxon times, nice café and friendly people to inform.