We were treated to the sights and sounds of St James Dalby when we went to view the local radio…read morestation's live broadcast a couple of weeks ago. We stopped by on our way to Peel (St James is 5 miles South) and found fresh soda cakes being made in the kitchen and fresh cups of tea being poured all to which we were kindly treated. The folks there that day, showed us around and explained they hold the World Bonnag Championship annually. They are a Fair Trade church, they have cinema nights and support several charities throughout the year. St James has also just opened their hostel which is under the church itself. It is a beautiful, immaculate room made up of sofa beds, reading areas, a lovely old fireplace and an exhibition lining the walls, sharing their beloved town's history. There is a little commissary off to the side with food, drinks, fair trade items for purchase and it all works on the honor system. Just stick your money and or donation in the box. It also helps that you wake up to a little piece of heaven right outside the windows.

We stopped here to visit William Wordsworth's burial site, but decided to go inside the church…read morebecause from the outside, I could see there are stained glass windows, and I always have to go inside a church, because I'm a Catholic, and would like to go inside & say a little prayer. You just have to stop here, trust me, it is beautiful! So much love, from the people who take care of the church, a church this old, you find no neglect anywhere! Just a perfect size church for this little England village! I took plenty of photos inside, but sadly, I did not take a photo of the church from the outside. (Why? There was a person in front of me and he was just standing there, so I said, I'll take it later, instead I took a photo of the sign, and left without taking the church!) The church bell tower at exactly 2:30pm, made one big CLANG! That bells reminds me of our church, in my province. It would be nice to experience what it was like to attend a small village church, the church that William Wordsworth worshiped when he was alive. The bridge, & the water under the bridge flowed exactly like the bridge, even the trees above the hill, everything there are SO MUCH like my memories of the ones by my house!

This beautiful church hosts one of Grasmere's premier attractions: the gravesite of William and…read moreMary Wordsworth. It has a lovely walking path, benches to rest your feet for a moment and beautiful scenery. This location is a must-see for all visitors to Grasmere. The church itself is beautiful, and definitely worth a visit. I didn't have the opportunity to attend a service, though I wish I could have.

One of the most important historical buildings on IOM. There has been a church on this site since…read more12th Century. The chancel was rebuilt in 1781, and two years later a substantial north wing with a raked floor - much more an auditorium than a transept - was added and the entire interior filled with box pews. A gallery was added for the Billowne family in 1818. Not only does the interior retain the customary box pews of an eighteenth-century church, it is an odd-shaped space, a T-plan which forces some members of the congregation to face the organ rather than the altar. The stone font is medieval. The chancel, with a bell turret added c1770. Outside, Kirk Malew Church has one of the largest church yards in the island, leading it to become known as 'the Westminster Abbey of the Isle of Man' as it has archives and memorials that attract attention from all corners of the world. These include the ancient Malew Celtic crosses, extensive family histories, and many memorials to famous Manx families, including the Manx hero Illiam Dhone. The Church has also recently installed a new memorial to commemorate those lost in the World Wars. During the Pre-TT Races in June and the Southern 100 in July, Malew Church also provides a spectacular vantage point known as the 'Church Bends' where visitors can get an up-close view of the riders as they make their way around the 'S' bend at hair-raising speeds. The building is open from 9:30 until dusk everyday (except when during extreme weather). As you enter the Church yard to the left, you will see one grave surrounded by chains. The peculiar resting place is cornered by four iron stakes and draped in heavy iron chains. There is also a heavy slab over the grave - ominously cracked - for what appears to be extra protection - but from what? The grave is that of Matthew and Margaret Hassal whose memory has been tarnished somewhat by bizarre tales of Vampires being buried here.

A beautiful church that provides total serenity in amongst the centre of a vibrant Blackpool town…read morecentre.