Great Moulton parish lies to the south of Norwich adjacent to the main Norwich to Ipswich railway line and west of the A140 between those cities. The parish is a maze of lanes wandering through a rich arable landscape, close enough to the Tas valley to collect some welcome undulations to relieve the monotony of the arable plateua that lies to the east.

St Michael's church lies in a peaceful setting, until a train rumbles by, down a long driveway alongside the railway which opens out to the broad churchyard. Much of the church - including the tower - dates from 1887; what remains carries a Perpendicular style which dates to the 14th century in common with many Norfolk churches. In the park-like setting the church is very attractive and is obviously well-loved.