We visited St Agnes Church in Freshwater whilst in the area, we had been meaning to visit since passing on a ‘Coastal Breezer’ bus trip which pointed it out as we passed by. The church is unique in that it is the only thatched example...More

This is a little gem located on the side of a hill in freshwater . It is known as the Thatched Church. Inside it is beautifully presented with lovely flowers. Each seat has a lovely decorated kneeler each describing an event. Well worth a visit

This is a beautiful Edwardian church, built on land given by Tennyson's son. It is the only thatched church on the IOW. Inside the overall impression is wood everywhere and if you stop to look there are some beautiful carvings. Some of the stone used...More

This building really catches the eye as you drive through Freshwater because of the thatched roof, quite a common building material in I OW, but rare in some regions of UK and very unusual for a church. From the construction you'd expect its really old,...More

If you like to go into churches, which we do, this is a good one. It is beautifully made. Although it is not a very old church by English standards (dating from the early 1900s), it is still worth seeing.

This is the church with the thatched roof. It’s very quaint. It’s right on the road so that’s where you’ll have to park which could be a problem when it’s busy.

Sadly, we did not have the time to visit inside the church, but we were drawn by the unusual and will certainly return on our next visit to Dimbola which is nearby. Interestingly, the land on which the church stands was given by the son...More