This is a very special opportunity for your group to visit four churches built on the wide open Fenland of west Norfolk.
A privileged group tour of four remarkable churches in the company of a professional ecclesiastical historian.
This unique area of England has been reclaimed from the sea and has a character unlike any other area. Each of its churches is very different and between them display nearly a thousand years of English history.
You will be shown how to identify the styles of architecture and the patina of ages with a professional church historian who is happy to answer all your questions.
Hear the fascinating stories of church seating, baptisms, marriages and burials and how tiny clues we can see in the buildings can tell the stories of our past.
Have you ever noticed graffiti in churches, or wondered how we can learn more about the people like us who designed, built and used these wonderful buildings? In these soaring light filled churches you`ll see how late medieval wealth transformed churches in this corner of England.
John Vigar has been guiding groups around English churches for over 40 years and has an amusing and engaging manner to make sure your day is both educational and enjoyable.
This tour is exclusive to ExploreChurches.
Additional details
This tour is organised and managed by John Vigar.
It's great for beginners.
Groups use their own coach, but if travelling by train local recommendations can be given, or one can be arranged at extra cost.
Our usual start time is 10am and the tour lasts 6 hours. However, as this tour is designed for groups all content and timings may be changed by arrangement.
Facilities & refreshments
Toilets are available at start, midpoint and the end.
Coffee and tea is possible at the first and last churches, at extra cost.
Arrangements will be made for a group lunch at a local pub, at extra cost.
We will meet at and return to Downham Market Railway Station, PE38 9EX. There is a paid car park at the start and end point.
Accessibility
You will need to be able to get on and off your coach multiple times in the day. This tour does not involve long periods of walking or long flights of steps. This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users due to steps at the churches.
