St Mary Magdalen's Church and the Eleanor Cross

Dates and times of tours

Tours can also be arranged by special request - contact us to discuss.

St Mary Magdalen's church

The Saxon/Norman church of St Mary Magdalene, standing above the cross and in front of the site of the ancient Royal Palace of Geddington, is unique for many reasons. Christian worship began sometime in the eighth century, and at least a dozen Kings and Queens of England visited and worshipped in this little village. Called ‘The Most Interesting Parish Church in England’ by several authorities, it is filled with twelve centuries of the past, yet is still a key part of the community, with regular services all week, and many community events and festivals. 

You can arrange one of our church tours which have received rave reviews from national and regional media. The church is so rich is physical examples of different eras of history, that tours have been designed with specific periods, for children, for the disabled, for the experts and for those who know little of British history at all. Receiving five star ratings on TripAdvisor and thousands of accolades, our tours make twelve centuries of history come alive.

Your tour guide 

Kam Caddell has been leading acclaimed historical walks and talks on Geddington and the surrounding villages for over a decade. Rated five stars by TripAdvisor and Yelp, he has brought history to life for thousands over the years.

Price

Tours of the church are free, with a donation to the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Geddington

Practicalities

All  children must be accompanied by an adult.