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Set in quiet countryside close to the River Arrow, Studley's church has a history dating back to the 12th century, and parts of that original building can be seen in the north wall.

Possibly the oldest church in the Diocese of Oxford, the earliest parts of All Saints date from the 14th century, but the font is 13th century so there may have been an earlier church building on the site.

After passing the splendid churchyard yew (over 1,000 years old), the latched door in the 14th century porch opens to reveal a church with a wall painting of St Christopher.

A beautiful medieval church with John Donne memorial.

A Grade II* listed building with a Grade II War Memorial.

Built of brick, it has the worship area on the upper floor, reached by a flight of six external stone steps, under a portico with a roof supported on stone pillars.

The greatness of St James lies in its fine proportion, inventive and varied details, with an interior that is an exercise in chaste simplicity, beauty is in the traceried windows, reredos and Morris & Company window.

Although there has been a church here since Saxon times, much of the story of Bunbury's church revolves around a colourful 14th century knight called Sir Hugh de Calveley.

St John's is an acknowledged gem which has the appearance and polish of a miniature Cathedral.

Elstow's mighty 13th century bell tower, one of only a handful of freestanding church towers in the country, looks out across the spacious village green and stands side by side with the remaining part of a Norman abbey, which is now the parish church.