St James, Newbottle is a small, rural church set in woodland. It dates from the 12th to 14th century The building has an interesting circular Norman font. The pulpit is 16th century and the Screen mainly of the 19th century includes some medieval woodwork. There is a 16th century brass monument and a 17th marble monument. The churchyard is managed as a nature reserve. Our services are traditional and congregational. A brief account of the church by Canon Michael Hayter can be found here. The Newbottle and Charlton monthly cycle of prayer ishere. The monthly Charlton Link which includes Church News can be viewed here
