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With medieval origins, St Mary Bow is the oldest building in Bow and its surrounding area.

Lovely dressed Hamstone, with a stone and tiled roof and a painted early Victorian interior.

Set close to Bowes Castle and surrounded by trees the small, low church, dating from the 12th century is easy to miss, but is well worth a visit.

In an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, adjacent to the hidden gem of the Solway Firth, St Michael’s offers the visitor a peaceful space for reflection, together with many points of historical interest.

An oasis of calm in the heart of a busy tourist area.

The core of the Grade I church is 14th century with later additions.

A truly ancient parish church in a picturesque setting on the River Lambourn.

Beautiful medieval church sitting in the centre of the village with beautiful architecture and historical links to John Winthrop, Pilgrim Father and First Governor of Massachusetts.

This amazing building is the surviving part of a Benedictine priory that was established here early in the 12th century as an offshoot of the great Norman abbey of Lessay in France, but it soon became independent.

From the churchyard there is a beautiful view over the little Glem Valley to the hall, seat of the Poleys (pronounced Pooley).