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Christ Church is a grade II* listed church, built in 1851 to a design by George Gilbert Scott.

Built to the orders of one man, Anthony Catesby (1500-1554) of the significant Northamptonshire Catholic family whose main seat was at Ashby St Ledger and were later famous for their involvement in the Gunpowder Plot.

The outstanding feature of the church is the stunning murals in the chancel painted in 1904-5 by the Edinburgh artist Phoebe Anna Traquair.

This impressive church opened in 1901, replacing an earlier iron church.

Twyford's impressive church is set in a big, tree dotted churchyard in which there is a cross of very early date, probably 13th century.

In 1712 the church was built as a chapel of ease in a farmer’s barn.

Building on the church began during the 12th century and it has been the centre of religious life of the village for over 800 years.

This remote church at the most southern point of the county is beguilingly set at the end of a long tree lined lane which is well indicated by a brown sign off the main road.

'The church of the great wood', is derived from its situation in a district abounding with timber of ancient and luxuriant growth, and with groves of stately oaks and other trees.

St Nicholas church was begun in 1087 and is believed to be the oldest church in Rutland.