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St Peter & St Paul is a medieval parish church sat next to the medway, a beautiful example of medieval worship.

The church of St Paternus stands in pretty countryside, with a churchyard that was almost certainly an early Celtic holy site, as evidenced by the circular shape of the enclosure.

Despite over rigorous restoration in Victorian times, this village church has regained much charm after recent restoration programmes.

Built between 1851 and 1853 at a time when the town was rapidly expanding and prosperous, the church is vast, with a magnificent tower with octagonal spire reaching to some 220 feet high, a landmark which can be seen for many miles around. 

This lovely church is 12th century, the village is mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) as Austin.

The recorded history of the church begins in 1120 when Swein, son of Ailric granted the 'church at Hoderode' into the control of the monks at Nostell Priory.

The inside arcades are 13th century and both are of four bays with low double chamfered arches.