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A medieval church containing Norman fabric and which was a chapel of ease for the parish of Norwell existed on the site of the present building; it was demolished in 1849.

An intimate 12th century church noted for its tympanum and other Norman carvings set in a peaceful conservation village on the edge of Rutland Water.

This is a church like no other, a genuinely unique building that was the last major work of its architect, William Lethaby.

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.

Whilst the tower is medieval the church was so rebuilt in the 17th and 18th century that that is its overriding appearance.

The Pales Quaker Meeting House was built in 1717 and has been in continuous use as a place of worship since that time, the thatched building and attached cottage are Grade II* listed buildings and the adjacent graveyard has been in use since the mid 1600s.

Welcome to our quintessential English parish church, surrounded by greenery and lovingly cared for it has been described as ‘the church among the trees’ and certainly lives up to visitors expectations!

Welcome to our stunning church, whose architecture, furnishings, history and heritage have been shaped by over 900 years of faith and worship.

A remote and romantic place.

The church was rebuilt in Decorated Gothic style by the architect John Wing the younger for Sir John Palmer Bt in 1788.

A Grade II listed church described by Pevsner as having the ‘usual west tower with eight pinnacles’.