St Michael closed in 1971, and stood empty until the Trust took it on.

Its initial use was as an antiques market, with a café in the chancel. When this came to an end, it was taken over by the SPCK bookshop in 2004, which continued the café. It then became the independent Revelation Christian bookshop and tea rooms, hosting a range of talks and events, until 2024.

In 2025, work is underway to transform the building into The Church, piano and jazz bar, opening in 2026.