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St Giles is a grand 19th century estate church, rebuilt by the Cazalets of Fairlawne in 1881 and expensively fitted out.

A place of inspiring worship, prayer and teaching.

Built in 1860 to an Athony Salvin design the building replaced the earlier church dating to 1169.

The Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship since 604AD where everyone is welcome to visit to take part in our services, admire our treasures and learn more of our stories.

It is difficult to accurately date the church's foundation or the present building but It is certainly ancient and parts of a moat remain which once enclosed a good five acres including both the church and adjacent East Mersea Hall.

Tillingham's grassy square is lined with weather boarded cottages and a pub with the church sitting back a little to become an integral part of the village scene.

A beautiful church in the centre of West Hoathly village, with stunning stained glass windows.

Hidden in the woods south of the village, St Mary's is a simple aisleless building with its tower, nave and chancel all severely restored by the Victorians.

The famous twisted spire of wooden shingles supports a fine peal of six bells.

Following a fire, set by arsonists in 2006, the repairs to one of Cumbria's largest parish churches continues and the building is once again open to visitors, who are uplifted and captivated by its remarkable space.