This Grade 1 church is well- grouped with the adjacent Elizabethan mansion.
It has both a western tower and a central tower with a spire, a rare
combination. The church is built in a variety of medieval styles. The niches in
the tower are filled with modern statues by Simon Verity. Inside there is a
good wall painting of the Death of the Virgin, some medieval glass and a remarkable Flemish painting of the Last Supper.

Opening arrangements: Normally open
Address: 3 Church St, Purton, Swindon SN5 4EB

This remarkable Grade 1 church lies behind Lydiard Park. The exterior is
mainly Perpendicular. It has very good woodwork but its national importance
derives from its many monuments to the St Johns, one by Rysbrack.

Opening arrangements: Key available at adjacent house
Address: Lydiard Park, Swindon SN5 3PA

This large church with its broach spire was built in 1851 by Sir George Gilbert
Scott in late 13th century style. It has lavish fittings as well as stained glass
by Travers and Hayward.

Opening arrangements: Often open
Address: 26 Cricklade St, Swindon SN1 3HG

This small Grade 1 church dates mainly from c 1300. The inside has two
Norman arcades, a vigorously carved Norman font with animals, and glass by
Kempe and Laurence Whistler.

Opening arrangements: Normally open
Address: 2 Church Row, Hinton Parva, Swindon SN4 0DL

The Grade 1 church is mainly Perpendicular but it possesses on the north
side an exquisite late Norman doorway. The church was restored after a fire
in 1891. The interior is bright with just one stained glass window of 1994,
depicting the church and its setting.

Opening arrangements: Normally open
Address: Bishopstone SN6