St Michael the Archangel's Church, Booton — Attraction in Broadland

Amazing building. Before the current church, there was an old church with a west tower, nave and chancel and the current church was built on its site. It was built by Whitwell Elwin, its rector and designer, between 1876 and 1900. It is remarkable that he was not an architect and unable to draw. He took many of his ideas from other churches which he visited extensively.

The church is built in knapped Flint and stone with steeply pitched tiled roofs. There are two diagonally set west towers, nave, chancel, north porch, and south vestry. The nave has a hammerbeam roof with carved Angels and there is linenfold dado panelling around the walls.

The stained glass in the church is by Cox, Sons and Buckley, circa 1880 assisted by Purchase and Booker. Many of the windows feature Angels.

Unfortunately the vestry, which contains further stained glass and other interesting architectural features, is kept locked.

In 1987 the church was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust, and repairs have subsequently been...

Impressive and unusual church. There is a lay-by style parking area across the road which, although not busy, has some fast moving traffic. It was locked up when I visited but you can walk all the way round on a stone path and admire the architecture. There are a lot of stained glass windows which can't really be appreciated fully from outside but must be amazing inside on a sunny day. The graveyard and surrounding grass was looking unloved when I visited. I understand they have occasional dates when you can sleep overnight inside the church for a fee. It's definitely worth a visit if you are...

Not the type of church you would expect to find down a country lane. It's west towers dominate with there 45 degree angle to the rest of the church. Inside you will find lovely stained glass and watching down on you, angels. Peaceful spot with a decent place to park your car next to the church. Just a few steps to watch out for. More information...