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St Mary's is one of the cradles of English Christianity, built on the site of a wooden Saxon monastery founded in 654 by St Cedd of LIndisfarne (who is buried here).

Set above the beautiful Chess Valley in an area beloved by walkers, this mid 19th century church was largely designed by the famous Victorian architect, George Gilbert Scott, and has striking early 20th century wall paintings on its chancel arch.

Thousands of people come here every year to see the grave of poet Dylan Thomas, marked by a simple white cross.

All Saints is a warm and friendly old church.

Welcome to our beautiful church which dates back to Saxon times.

Town and church are world famous for their beauty and that there is a breathing space of countryside beyond the church adds to the pleasure of the setting.

The present church was built in 1857 to 58 and only a single buttress and short stretch of wall are left from its medieval predecessor (some fifty or so yards to the southwest).

Built for less than £10, 000, this Grade II* listed building by Nugent Cachemaille-Day has sensational stained glass by Christopher Webb of heavenly hosts .

Here the church goes with the house, or rather tower, for the outstanding feature of Layer Marney Tower is the huge brick gatehouse built by Sir Henry Marney, who became the first Lord Marney.

St Helen's dates from 12th century, with the north aisle added in 1380, between the choir and the north aisle is a mediaeval tomb to Sir Roger Trehampton, one of the Knights Templar.

The ramblers church.

A beautifully light open and simple Norman church recorded as being part of an endowment in 1090.