St Giles

The churchyard here is famously said to have inspired Thomas Gray to write his Elegy in a Country Churchyard in 1750, and he is buried close to the east wall of the church.

Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire

Opening times

Open most days during daylight hours.

Address

Rogers Lane
Stoke Poges
Buckinghamshire
SL2 4LN

The large brick chapel is the Hastings Chapel, built by Lord Hastings in 1558. Its windows are closer to the domestic Tudor style than Gothic.

The main church, built of a mixture of flint and stone, is basically Norman but with 13th century north nave arcade, chancel and tower.

There is a large monument to Thomas Gray in the adjoining field, now owned by the National Trust.

Key features

Magnificent memorials
Fascinating churchyard
Captivating architecture

Facilities

Walkers & cyclists welcome
Space to secure your bike
Parking within 250m
On street parking at church
Level access to the main areas
Dog friendly
Accessible toilets nearby

Denomination

Church of England

Contact information

Email the church

01753 642331

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