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In spite of the eclectic origins of its many parts, St Oswald's significance lies it its alterations and accumulation of features over time including Norman font and walls, 13th century windows, 15th century chancel and furniture by Thompson (the Mouseman).

A 19th century church, opened in 1837 but at least the third on the site, the earliest dating back to the 1100s and built by monks from Tynemouth.

The church is named after St Odulph, an obscure Belgian priest who, with St Frederick, evangelised Friesland.

Isel church is a beautiful Grade I listed building, which is located in an idyllic position in a carefully tended churchyard close to the River Derwent.

Altarnon parish church is known as 'the cathedral of the moors'.

A lovely peaceful little church in an idyllic setting.

Dedicated to St Cuthbert, this church is a hidden gem with amazing views over the tyne valley.

Notched into the summit of the circular mound at the centre of the village of Cumwhitton, St Mary's is an ancient church dating from about 1160AD.

Sarah Losh (1785-1853), a local landowner, designed St Mary's in 1840, partly in memory of her sister and parents.

Norman church in centre of village with lovely old stone and some interesting memorials.