Why would anyone scrawl graffiti in a church? Find out on this fascinating guided tour of north Norfolk churches where ancient intrigues are brought to life by one of the UK’s leading church historians. Norfolk has more medieval churches per acre than any other rural area in the world. Some are at the heart of villages and towns, others soar from the landscape alone in fields and fens. All connect place and people, brimming with stories about how we used to live.

Poet John Betjeman wrote ‘Norfolk would not be Norfolk without a church tower on the horizon or round a corner up a lane.’ But what do you know about the communities who designed, built, and used these glorious light-filled spaces? And how did medieval prosperity transform churches in this unique corner of England? Were they so very different from us?

With over 40 years as a guide, John Vigar is one of the UK’s most engaging ecclesiastical experts. He’ll point out tiny clues to our past, left by our ancestors, and share true tales of baptism, marriage, burial…and graffiti! You’ll find out how to recognise architectural styles and decode layers of English history by visiting at least three very different churches encompassing nearly a thousand years of war and peace.

Travelling together sustainably on public transport, you’ll have about 50 minutes at each church with time to purchase lunch in a traditional pub in one of north Norfolk’s pretty coastal villages.