The Saxon church of St. Nicholas in Arne is distinctive in its location in one the UK largest nature reserves, which attracts visitors from far and wide. The congregation have a deep love and sympathy for the natural world that surrounds them. They also have active relationships with Dorset Wildlife Trust and the The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) which has a centre nearby. The original villagers of Arne were evacuated during WWII and never returned. Today the congregation is eclectic travelling from beyond the parish boundaries to worship in this lovely little church.