We were told by a local that the small door at the side of the church was the inspiration for JR Tolkien before he wrote the Hobbit books. So we decoded to go and see the door and take some photos of it. you can...More

The grounds were very peaceful and the gravestones around the church added a solemn air. The door with the trees was a fantastic delight. Inside the stained glass was beautiful. If you can, visit at different times of the day to see the changing light...More

During a recent visit to Stow on Bank Holiday Weekend, I found St. Edwards to be a most peaceful and spiritual place. The church itself, the graveyard with its crumbling markers and the beautiful doors are very special and not to be missed. I stopped...More

Very peaceful place with so many years history. A must see to get a feel for some beautiful English history and countryside.

What a quirky little door on this old church. We could not celebrate mass while there, so did not go into the church. The graveyard around the church was stunning

These doors are just magnificent. Straight out of the Hobbit Thoroughly enjoyed visiting the town too

We just happened to park near this church and walk by it. As it is really, really old we walked around it and the crumbling cemetery headstones. One of the doors to the church has large old trees completely grown into it. We were not...More