Ever wanted to go to a church and actually get excited, to have people talk with you, to be made…read morewelcome and feel that the church is there for it's non-members as much as it's members. This seems to be the aim of Freedom Church in Hereford. From the welcome team on the door, through the VIP host team (paying particular attention to first-timers with a building tour, answering any questions & even giving you a top quality proper coffee after), the cafe team (as good as Starbucks and cake to die for) and the Connect Team - you've not even got into the auditorium! The services are never dull, with modern music (not Lord of the Dance modern!), creative sections (usually a video piece) and top class preaching. I challenge you to at least try it!

The old baptist chapel is tucked away downa quiet side alley so t would be quite easy to miss it if…read moreyou weren't looking for it. The alley itself is a bit further down from the abbey on the opposite side of the road and leads to the small building which you can go inside and have a look round. It is quite a plain affair but gives you an idea of how people used to worship in the town. There is also a small garden attached to the chapel which is a peaceful place to spend a few minutes if it is not being used by others at the time. There is no admission fee but the chapelk only seems to open at random times due to some problems with vandalism in the past.

This cathedral is absolutely incredible. The craftsmanship involved and the countless years it…read moretook to construct are impressive. Entry is free. You can schedule a tour if you're interested. If you're in Hereford, be sure to add this to your list of must-see places.

I have visited quite a lot of cathedrals in England. This was a pleasant one (although the one in…read moreWells is still one of my favs). This is worthy of a visit if you are in this city

Whether or not Holy Trinity Church Tewkesbury is for you entirely depends on what you style of…read moreworship is but if you are in to quite free evangelical New Wine style of worship then I would definitely recommend paying a visit to this church. the building has recently been renovated to take out the old pews and put in new comfortable chairs so you should be able to relax and enjoy the service. It is very much a family church where children are made as welcome as adults and they have there own groups to go out to for the main bulk of the service. If you are new to church they also run an alpha course which introduces you to christianity. The congregation are very welcoming and you should feel at home there pretty quick.

Tewkesbury Abbey in definitely Tewkesbury's finest building by a long way. It is most certainly…read moreworth a visit just to wander round if you are visiting Tewkesbury and I would recommend climbing the tower if you get a chance. There are numerous ancient tombs and small side chapels to explore and the sense of history is really something. The services themselves are quite traditional so if incense etc.. is your thing then this is the place for you. There is also a small gift shop at the back of the Abbey where you can also by photography permits if you want to take any photos. The grounds of the abbey are also worth wandering around if you are looking for somewhere to walk.

Tewkesbury Abbey is a remarkable building. Constructed by the Normans, it survived Henry VIII's…read moreDissolution of the Monasteries when the townspeople paid £453 to keep it, and still stands today as Tewkesbury's parish church. Traditional services are open to all, and there are many side-chapels and monuments to see. The gift shop sells local trinkets and photography permits, and the grounds are glorious in the summer, when you can walk the Vineyards by the Swilgate. In short, it is a smaller version of Gloucester Cathedral without gangs of Harry Potter tourists!

If you want to see the site of Shakespeare's entombment, it is worth paying to enter the area…read more Most of the interior is free and open to public during special hours. It looks like most churches built during the same time period. The cemetery is maintained with many broken and illegible markers. Short walk from commons area along the waterfront to the church.

Even in his day, William Shakespeare was appreciated by the locals and that is no more apparent…read morethan here in the Holy Trinity Church where he is laid to rest with great honors. The Church dates back to 1210 and is apparently Stratford's oldest building. This is one of the "don't miss" stops on any tour of Stratford-upon-Avon and a £1.50 donation to the inner church is well worth it. Even aside from the Shakespeare part of it, this is a beautiful and very old church that still has an active service schedule. The hallowed ground is completely full and there are many very old gravestones right along the path. And the path, by the way, is also laid over other graves. Lots to learn from and photograph, I'm very glad we stopped here.