Stutton, St Peter's

St Peter's Church is situated about half a mile from the centre of the village of Stutton. the church appears in Doomsday, and has fine Anglo Saxon stonework in the walls hinting that the church is extremely ancient. Much of the existing building dates from the fourteenth century and was extensively restored in the Victorian era. It is a beautiful church surrounded by beautiful countryside.

At the West End of the church is a striking example of modern craftsmanship, a stained glass window by Thomas Denny commissioned as a village Millennium Project in 2000.

Holbrook, All Saints

All Saints is a grade II* listed thirteenth-century church. It is situated in the thriving village of Holbrook and commands a beautiful position towards the end of the village.

The southern tower – which attracts an active team of bell-ringers -adjoins a considerable nave. The Tudor south aisle contains a handsome memorial to Judge John Clench, Ipswich’s first Judge'.

Freston, St Peter's

St Peter's, Freston is a beautiful church with incredible history situated in the equally beautiful and small village of Freston. Freston lies close to the River Orwell and the church itself is situated in the lovely Suffolk countryside.

Woolverstone, St Michael and All Angels

St Michael’s, is the largest of the five church buildings in the Benefice, and was originally the estate church and is often referred to as ‘the Church in the Park’. It is a beautiful church is a stunning location.

In the 1860’s Sir George Gilbert Scott rebuilt the chancel and in 1889 the nave was rebuilt by J P St Aubyn. The parapet and pinnacles are typical of him and surmount what is still basically a 15th century tower. The 15th century porch has survived this upheaval.

​The church is open daily.

Wherstead, St Mary's

St Mary’s Church is situated on a private farm road. The church boasts magnificent views of the river Orwell. There was a church on this site in 1086, although the fine Norman Arch and patches of Anglo Saxon Stonework in the walls hints that the church is earlier. It sits in the corner of a roman Enclosure, and overlooks the River Orwell, giving magnificent views down the river. The Church building was completely restored at the beginning of the twentieth century.