All Saints, Toftrees

Welcome to All Saints, Toftrees

Set within the gentle landscape of rural Norfolk, All Saints, Toftrees, is one of those small, homely churches that gives this county its distinctive character. Here, simplicity and a wholly rustic charm combine to create a place of quiet beauty and reflection. The church looks delightful across the surrounding fields, splendid in its isolation, with only the neighbouring farm for company — a setting much valued by visitors seeking peace away from the bustle of modern life.

This part of Norfolk is especially noted for its historic churches, many of them open and cherished, and for the survival of remarkable Norman features. All Saints possesses one of the finest Norman fonts in the area: a striking and evocative survival from an earlier age. The font is a riot of carving, with animal heads — including what appear to be a sheep and a badger — geometric designs, and, on one of the original pillars, the vivid figure of a Norman soldier wearing a helmet with a nose-guard. Just as many Norfolk churches once had round towers, so all once had Norman fonts, making this a particularly fine and telling witness to the church’s long history.

Though small in scale, All Saints is rich in atmosphere and heritage, offering a peaceful and contemplative space for prayer, worship, and quiet moments of reflection. Rooted in its local community, yet open to all, the church extends a warm welcome to everyone who comes through its doors.

Whoever you are, and whatever brings you to All Saints, Toftrees, you are always welcome.