Explore & discover

Learn more about our nation's treasured churches, chapels and meeting houses.

Explore & discover

Churches form a major part of the UK’s heritage, contributing to local history, identity and providing a wealth of architectural treasures. They continue to play a vital role today as centres of community life and as venues for social and cultural activities.

 

But what do you know about churches across the country? Where are they and what are they doing? In these pages explore and discover aspects of the UK’s churches, chapels and meeting houses as Buildings, view a selection of images from our archive in the Gallery, and spread the word about your church building – its history, news and events - in My Church.

St Bilo, Llanfilo

 

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News and events

  • English Heritage Angel Awards

    The search has begun to find winners for the 2012 English Heritage Angel Awards. The annual competition was founded last year by...

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  • Vacancy - Grants and Local Trusts Officer

    We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the new role of Grants and Local Trusts Officer here at the National Churches...

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  • Join the campaign against VAT on listed church alterations

    The Budget announcement that VAT is to be charged at the full 20% on alterations to listed buildings has the potential to make...

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ride+stride:

From Northumberland to Cornwall, Ride+Stride is one of the most popular fundraising events in the country, helping restore and protect historic churches across the country.

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