Finchingfield is THE quintessential English village.  With it's earliest history dating from Roman times, Finchingfield has a colourful past (and present) and has won prizes in competitions for "prettiness."  Indeed, it is oft spoken of as "the most photographed village in England."  The village has been used as a backdrop in print and video commercials, was featured in the television series "somebody," and was recently host to the BBC Breakfast programme in a piece about the importance of village greens.

Finchingfield is well served by a variety of churches.  Architecturally, the most notable is St. John the Baptist C. of E. Church.  The oldest part of the church fabric is the tower which was constructed in the Norman era.  The interior of the church boasts a wealth of stained glass and tapestries, many of them in honour of loved ones who have passed on.  Well worth a visit!

The Guildhall, which is opposite The Red Lion, is pictured left. It is currently closed as a major renovation project is in the planning and fundraising stage. 

The Green at Finchingfield is the centrepiece of the village. The picturesque pond provides a home for a variety of ducks and a gaggle of geese with attitude.  From the green one can see the Norman tower of St. John the Baptist church, the windmill, and an array of thatched cottages and buildings from centuries past.  We are fortunate to have a selection of shops in the village which provide endless opportunities for browsing and buying.

The windmill dates from approximately 1790 and is located in an area of the village known as "Duck End". It is classified as a "Post Mill" because the mill pivots on a central post so that the whole mill can be turned to face the wind regardless of the direction. Although the windmill is operational, it is not in use.  The workings and internal space of the windmill can be viewed on selected Sundays throughout the summer.