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Set in a tranquil rural landscape, surrounded by fields and overlooked by Hadrian's Wall, Lanercost forms a magnificent and fascinating complex of historic buildings.

St Thomas a Becket church is mentioned in the Domesday Book and dates from the 12th century which leads many to believe that the church was probably redecated to Thomas a Beckett at a later date.

Welcome to the world of Romans, Vikings, medieval monks and contemporary Christian community as you tour the grounds and see the surviving monastic buildings, the Georgian residences where the present Canons live, and the peaceful gardens.

All Saints is an outstanding Grade I listed late Victorian Gothic style church built of Sussex sandstone and Sussex oak at near cathedral size, with a vibrant history and a strong future.

Like Barfreston, only a few miles to the south east, Patrixbourne has an important Norman church.

The parish church occupies a prominent position at the top of the High Street, its unusual exterior being dominated by the 17th century tower surmounted by an impressive Georgian cupola.

Chiddingly church is a lovely building dating from the late 11th or early 12th century.

St Peter’s is first recorded in the Chronicles of Battle Abbey when it was donated to Battle Abbey, along with a monastic house known as Llandeulyddog, in about 1110.

The mixture of informal path over a little bridge into a churchyard full of trees and shrubs is the perfect introduction to the military looking Norman tower.

St Mary's is a shared church used for worship and community, open seven days a week and with a significant 1000 year history.