March 2024 by Zoltánné Szatmári
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST EDWARD IS IN STOW ON THE WOLD, WHICH RECEIVES SPECIAL ATTENTION FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF MONUMENT PROTECTION.DURING ITS HISTORY BEGINNING FROM THE 13TH CENTURY, IT WAS REBUILDED MANY TIMES, UNTIL IT ACQUIRED ITS CURRENT FORM.IT IS SURROUNDED BY A BEAUTIFUL PARK, - QUIET, WORTHY OF THE BUILDING. THERE ARE ALSO FLOWERS ON THE OLD GRAVES IN ITS GARDEN... THE FLOWERS OF MEMORIAL..MANY TOURISTS VISIT THE COUNTRYSIDE AND SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL CHURCH BUILDING.A MUST-SEE CELEBRATION...
January 2024 by Adrian Spencer
Church doors that inspired tolkiens Doors of DurinSpeak friend and enterMiddle earth, a place I've never visited, but a place I'm homesick for
November 2023 by Lerri Travel
During my visit to Stow-on-the-Wold, I had the pleasure of experiencing the serene beauty of St Edward's Church. What caught my fascination the most was the almost mythical hidden door at the back of the church, a true gem for tourists and photography enthusiasts alike. It's beautifully framed by ancient trees and has this enchanting quality that makes you feel like you've stepped straight into a fairy tale.
November 2023 by Svitlana D
A legend-like entrance to the church in the town with the buildings dated in 986 AD
September 2023 by gopichand duggirala
Excellent and interesting place. In heart of the town and very close to market place. Definitely worth a visit . Just takes very little time to visit.
September 2023 by Sick Note Greeting Cards
A lovely church in a gorgeous little town. We visited as part of a trip searching for sights that are said to have inspired JRR Tolkien whilst writing Lord of the Rings, st Edwards door is said to be in inspiration for the Door of Durin at Moria entrance to the city of Khazad-dum. We looked around the grounds then went on into the town. We had a lovely time here lots of lovely shops and places to grab a drink or ice cream.
August 2023 by Konstantinos Anagnostou
A superb historical church , combination of the old church and the new. Dates back to the 6th century. In that historical town Stow on the Wold. It's definitely worth visiting, something for everyone. Lovely shops, history, the oldest inn in UK , delicious meals in the King's Arms (and lots of other places to eat, it's just that was where we went, especially as they accept dogs).
July 2023 by Wahyu Hidayat
Visited in April 2023 because of the Doors of Durin. Curiosity answered. Unique doors overwhelmed by the trees. The church is just next to square/market cross.
July 2023 by I Thomas
Complete with fantastic atmospheric Church door....would not look out of place in Lord of the Rings
July 2023 by Syed Imad
Picturesque church in Cotswolds Stow-on the-Wold area which is an Instagram heaven.
June 2023 by Deepa Pardasani
There is plenty of parking space around the church. We visited on a Sunday evening and it was all free. Like the surrounding area, the parish church of St Edward is of medieval origins and there is evidence to suggest that there has been a holy temple on this site since 708 AD.There have been quite a few debates as to which Edward the church was built for.Some say it was a local hermit of Stow hill called Edward whilst others say it was the Saxon King Edward, son of Alfred the Great. However, most have settled on it being built in honour of Edward the Confessor.Although not much remains of the original Norman building, the stone church dates back to the 13th century with the tower being built in the 14th.St Edwards Church GloucestershireDuring the Battle of Stow in the early years of the English Civil War, Parliamentarians sacked the town and held many Royalist prisoners inside the church!This is due to the monks of Evesham who used to own the land at that time. But, a church has been historically recorded here since around 986 AD. The chapel was built from the riches of Stow?s prosperous wool trade from their Cotswolds ?lion? sheep.Look out for the magic door with the oil lantern hanging on top of it!
June 2023 by Deepa P
There is plenty of parking space around the church. We visited on a Sunday evening and it was all free. Like the surrounding area, the parish church of St Edward is of medieval origins and there is evidence to suggest that there has been a holy temple on this site since 708 AD.There have been quite a few debates as to which Edward the church was built for.Some say it was a local hermit of Stow hill called Edward whilst others say it was the Saxon King Edward, son of Alfred the Great. However, most have settled on it being built in honour of Edward the Confessor.Although not much remains of the original Norman building, the stone church dates back to the 13th century with the tower being built in the 14th.St Edwards Church GloucestershireDuring the Battle of Stow in the early years of the English Civil War, Parliamentarians sacked the town and held many Royalist prisoners inside the church!This is due to the monks of Evesham who used to own the land at that time. But, a church has been historically recorded here since around 986 AD. The chapel was built from the riches of Stow?s prosperous wool trade from their Cotswolds ?lion? sheep.Look out for the magic door with the oil lantern hanging on top of it!
May 2023 by Benjamin Suretkar
Place to have a good walk with Children and dogs!!
April 2023 by Helena Andújar
Peaceful, quiet place with some nice stained-glass windows and the infamous door with alleged Tolkien associations. A picture-worthy church that won't take much of your time.
April 2023 by Zoe Amber Powell
IF YOU ARE A TOLKIEN FAN THIS IS A MUST-SEE PLACE! absolutely stunning church in the quaint village of Stowe. I would love to get married here!
