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Always open to visitors, whether you wish to enjoy historic architecture, admire the remarkable medieval wall paintings, study the monuments of past gentry families, or simply pause to experience the atmosphere of contemplation, celebration, worship and fellowship that people have found within this wonderful building for a thousand years.

Stands in an isolated position on a very ancient site.

Bradford on Avon was an important religious centre in Saxon times and St Laurence church is an ancient building, thought to be one of the most complete Saxon buildings still in existence.

Some of the earliest evidence of habitation here comes from fragments of Roman settlements and discoveries from archaeological digs have revealed the remains of a large Roman Villa decorated with well preserved mosaic on the playing grounds of St Laurence School.

The church is Norman with Perpendicular additions.

A treasure, St Michael & All Angels is a familiar sight in the midst of our village, valued by locals and visitors alike for its picturesque setting and delightful interior.

St James is a small but beautiful church, nestling at the centre of South Stoke village, with glorious, far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside.

St James is a 12th century church with interesting saddle back tower and Internal décor by famous church architect of the Victorian era George Frederick Bodley.

The chapel opened in 1847, designed by John Langdon.