While most of Guildford’s St John the Evangelist Church dates from the sixteenth Century it was actually founded before the Norman Conquest and some eleventh Century parts of the church still exist today. Its founder was Admiral Sir John Stirling who was the first governor of Western Australia. There are talks available for school groups in the church or a member of the church can visit the school itself. The church is conveniently situated close to the town centre and within easy walking distance of Stoke Park.