Church of All Saints

All Saints’ Church stands in the village of Aston-upon-Trent in the East Midlands. Built in the 12th century, it shows work from every later century up to the 16th. Two major restorations took place in the 19th century, first in 1853 and again in 1873. The church is one of six in a joint parish that stretches across several villages. Its neighbours include St Wilfrid’s in Barrow-upon-Trent and St Andrew’s in Twyford. The building is best known for its pipe organ. The first organ, made by Joseph Walker in 1816, once stood here before moving to another church. In 1974 a new instrument arrived from Holy Trinity Church in Derby. This Bates organ dates from about 1850 and still fills the nave with sound. The organ’s full specification can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. Inside, the church offers a quiet space for reflection. The nave and chancel show medieval stonework mixed with later details. The organ case and its pipes stand at the west end, visible from the pews. Outside, the churchyard holds simple gravestones under tall yews. The Grade I listing recognises the building’s historic importance.