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Escape to this tranquil valley of the North York Moors and discover the impressive ruins of one of England's most powerful Cistercian monasteries.

Built in 1726, the church commands extensive views across the Lyth valley towards the distant Lakeland fells and Morecambe Bay.

See the unique large late Medieval wall painting of the life of St Christopher pre and post conversion in this gem of a round tower church standing in wild flower rich churchyards.

The first view one has of the village is that of the tower of the greenstone church of St Margaret with its dominating red clock. Created in 1787 by horologist Edmund Howard, the long drop clock is truly a remarkable piece of engineering.

All Saints is an impressive sight. A maypole stands in Church Street and is a rare survival, the tradition of the maypole goes back to the 17th century and May Day continues to be celebrated by the village.

Burned during the Glyndwr risings in 1401, St Stephen's is a church with a history to rival any castle, , with a rare surviving medieval rood screen and possibly the oldest organ in the UK.

Henllan is a wonderfully curious place, made even more interesting by the presence of St Sadwrn’s, its unique bell tower, and the lovely surroundings of the Bee Garden and the far reaching views.

Hentland was the Collegiate Church or monastery of St Dyfrig (alias Dubricius), the famous 6th century Bishop of Glywysing, and as such it is still a popular place of pilgrimage.

Heptonstall is one of the oldest Methodist churches in use, with an octagonal shape, designed by John Wesley.

A medieval church with a short, 15th century west tower, set in the 'doubly thankful' village of Herbrandston.

All Saints has been a focus of Hereford life for over 800 years, its dramatic twisted spire dominates the skyline, and the medieval interior is an inspired meeting of the sacred and the secular.

Our visitors describe this as a beautiful church, it is on the outskirts of the city centre, outside the old city walls, a peaceful, genuinely restful building.