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An early English building (c1160) with naval and military memorials, including a VC.

A beautiful village church.

Nearly four centuries ago, the founding members of Stony Stratford Baptist Church committed to raising a building to glorify God and announce His Kingdom to the community of Stony Stratford.

13th century Anglican church mainly in the decorated style.

The church stands on rising ground above the main road and the first thing you see is the great west end tower, richly ornamented, with spire above (the latter replaced in 1821 after a fire).

St Mary's has a timeless sense of place and simple piety and welcomes and opens its doors to all who visit and, overlooking the River Great Ouse, it is a beautiful spot for any visitor with its churchyard a wildlife haven of biodiversity.

It is not only the rare dedication to St Guthlac (hermit saint of Croyland in the fens between 677-714) which is unusual but also the church itself.

A 13th century church, home to many outstanding features including an 18th century singers gallery, a listed pipe organ and 14th century stone effigies of the Astley family, considered to be some of the finest of their kind in the region. 

The church has been at the heart of the village of Woodford Halse since the 12th century although the church was substantially rebuilt in the late 19th century.

A church that tells the history of architecture over the centuries, from the Normans to the Victorians, and a real live who done it as you walk round our lovely church situated in the middle of a beautiful churchyard.