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Holy Trinity has a fascinating history, dating back to the 15th century when a grant was made by Edward IV to the church (and confirmed by Richard III), the first stone building being completed in 1500.

Wombwell, mentioned in the Doomsday Survey of 1086 as Wambella, increased its population dramatically in the 19th century with the development of coal mines and other industries.

A Christian place of worship for well over 1000 years, with monastic foundations prior to 1066, All Saints Silkstone is well worth discovery.

It is likely that there has been a church on this site from at least 1100, maybe earlier, when Hawkhurst belonged to the Abbot of Wye, and then of Battle.

St Mary's church is sited in the grounds of Riseholme Hall and was built by Bishop John Kaye.

In a high, coastal location and originally whitewashed, the church has been a beacon for pilgrims travelling from the east and west on the pilgrim way for at least 800 years and is still a sanctuary for visitors, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers enjoying the peace of the countryside.

With an imposing 13th and 14th century tower topped by a stone spire and corner pinnacles, Tilney's church stands out in its Marshland setting.

The Society of Friends emerged in the 1650s, a time of great religious turmoil.

On the 15th century tower is a unique, one handed clock, painted direct onto the stonework, 16.5 feet in diameter and the hand is 9 feet long.

Denby was a Danish settlement dating back to the 9th century and mentioned in the Domesday Book.

The translation of the place name Llanfairfechan is little church of St Mary.

The church is a ‘noble edifice in the early English style of Gothic architecture’from which the view is beautiful, over Worsbrough reservoir to Wortley, Stainborough Park and Worsbrough Park.