No matter where you are in the country, there is likely to be a historic church near you with a fascinating history waiting to be explored! Throughout the Heritage Open Days Festival you can enjoy exclusive talks &tours @ many of our churches: visitchurches.org.uk/what-s-on/heri… #freetoexplore

During works to our new vesting in Cornwall, St. Torneys, the east window was removed for re-leading, it’s currently being reinstalled &we are excited to share the images with you. Donate today& help us protect more historic churches like St. Torneys: visitchurches.org.uk/donate.html?pr…

For a cozy, romantic weekend look no further than Stansted Mountfitchet. Stay in a historic church dating back to 1100 in a Tudor village and explore a wealth of historic houses, museums, #farmersmarkets & misty forests nearby. Book today: champing.co.uk/church/stanste… #camping #nature

Have you tried Champing yet? Explore England&its history in the best way possible by staying overnight in a historic church. Get cozy in countryside pubs this autumn, enjoy picturesque walks (bring your dog!)&see stunning heritage sites up close. Book now: champing.co.uk

We are showing our commitment to the future of the UK’s places of worship with £15m dedicated to tackle the challenges faced by these historic spaces. Over the next 3 years, we're expecting to invest £100m to safeguard these cultural treasures. #Heritage #PlacesOfWorship

Stunning #countrysidewalks, picturesque villages, cozy pubs – experience the heart of England with a stay at All Saints Claverley. This is your chance to stay in a historic building dating back to 675AD surrounded by medieval wall paintings! Book now: champing.co.uk/.../claverley-…

#DYK this Saturday children& young people can get creative& try circus skills like aerial hoop, trapeze, juggling& tightwire at St. Pauls Bristol? And at 9.30& 12.30 you can get a guided tour of the #Georgian treasures of St. Pauls. Find out more: visitchurches.org.uk/.../heritage-o…... #HODs

At CCT we are extremely grateful to all those who have left a gift to our charity in their Will, and for those who intend to. Gifts in wills play a tremendous role in our work. If you would like more information, please call us on 0800 206 1463 . youtu.be/0XtEeDVq0ww?si… #charity

Coming up at Old Christ Church Waterloo is the North West Ship show, sponsored by the World Ship Society . Once referred to as “the Sailors Cathedral” Old Christ Church was often the first sign of home for sailors returning from months at sea: visitchurches.org.uk/what-s-on/nort… #maritimehistory

Other CCT #maritimechurches include Old St. Stephens in Fylingdales on the East Coast and St. Anthonys in Cornwall, which was once even attacked by pirates. You can find out more about #Cornish maritime churches in our four part series on CCTDigital: cctdigital.com/maritime-churc…

With Champing you can not only experience a unique stay in a historic church, you can also explore beautiful countryside, nearby #heritage sites, farmers markets, #stargazing , cozy pubs &you can bring your dog! Follow Champing for weekend trip inspiration and more info!

Visit Holy Cross, Burley, Rutland! 12th Century, restored 1694, 1790s, 1869 & 1913. Sports a magnificent Clayton&Bell window &moving sculpture of Lady Charlotte Finch, Governess to the children of King George III &inventor of the jigsaw puzzle. More here: visitchurches.org.uk/what-we-do/blo…

#DYK the best time to go #stargazing in the UK is late September/October &one of the best places to do it is St Marys, Arkengarthdale, N Yorks? St Marys is a historic church in one of only 21 worldwide Dark Sky Reserves& you can stay here over night: champing.co.uk/church/arkenga…

With Champing churches across #Cumbria &the Yorks Dales, you could tour the North of England this autumn with stops near Windermere& the Cumbrian Coast Cycle path – from #stargazing to fine dining see our itinerary for the perfect #autumn holiday here: visitchurches.org.uk/visit/champing…

#OnThisDay in 1996 St. Mary Magdalene near Melton Mowbray came into the care of CCT. You can see the beautiful monuments in this elegant neo-gothick church set in the fine landscape of Stapleford Park for yourself. Find out more and plan your visit: visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-l…

This tiny gem of a church in its farmyard setting is both remote and romantic. The echanting Norman church we are talking about is Yatton Chapel in Herefordshire, which came into the care of CCT on this day in 1974: visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-l… More details in the alt text. #history

Delabole slates fitted at St Torneys North Hill. Sourcing these has been quite a challenge for our #conservation team, but working hard to find the right materials for our churches encapsulates the ethos at the heart of our work. More about this church: visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-l…

Since it was built in the 12th Century St Peter ad Vincula, Colemore, Hampshire has been periodically declared ‘ruinous’ & subsequently repaired. This charming #church had a stormy #history until it came into the care of CCT in 1973. Find out more here: visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-l…

Guess the church! Can you guess the church from some of its details? This is a rural church in the South of England, remaining virtually unaltered since the 14th Century. Give us your best guess in the comments! Reveal Monday! Find all our churches here: visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-l…

Whether you are looking for a cozy autumnal getaway or already planning ahead for the next summer holidays – with Champing you can stay overnight in a historic church (dogs welcome!) and explore the very best of England! Book today: champing.co.uk &follow Champing