All Saints’ Church is a well-loved and prominent feature of the village. Described by John Betjeman as ‘the cathedral of the Chilterns’, it stands on a small promontory and can be seen from all directions for miles around. The original Saxon church, probably built in the 7th century, was replaced during the 13th century by a large Norman church and the structure you see is very little changed from 1400, with one notable exception. On the night of the 22nd November 1701 a violent storm brought down the tower, which was rebuilt in 1750. It took 50 years to raise the funds and rebuild it.

For a detailed history of the Church, please visit the main site here.

All Saints’ Church is a Grade 1 Listed building, meaning that it is of architectural importance in the area, and it is the responsibility of the community to look after it.

The Friends of All Saints’ Church is a registered charity comprising a group of volunteers whose role is to help keep the church standing and in good repair. We do this by monitoring its condition, commissioning architects, builders, stonemasons and many other skilled people to repair and maintain the fabric of the building.

We also work to develop the facilities of the church so that it remains up-to-date with the needs of the congregation and the local community.

To cover the cost all this work we organize fundraising events throughout the year, retain contact with charitable trusts and rely on the generosity of our members and donors and those who are able to leave legacies to help us to continue.