Keelby - St Bartholomew

Keelby - St Bartholomew

Keelby St Bartholomew by David Wright*

Our Grade I listed, 12th century church will be open and decorated. A selection of archive records will be on display with photographs. The hand written roll of honour was of interest to many in the past festivals. There is a memorial to Pte Arthur Jackson who was killed in France in 1917. The churchyard holds Commonwealth War Graves. Refreshments will be served. An opportunity to chime the 3 bells. Art exhibition over the weekend.

Postcode: DN41 8EB click here to find on Google Maps

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Open: 11-12th May - Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 1pm-4pm

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*David Wright [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Swallow - Holy Trinity

Swallow - Holy Trinity
Copyright John Firth and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

Built over many centuries from 11th to 19th, Holy Trinity is a small village church with a traditional layout. This year’s theme will be the history of Swallow Village, with copies of that history on sale. 

Postcode: LN7 6DL click here to find on Google Maps

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Open: 20-21st May - Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 5pm

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Market Rasen - Holy Rood

Happy Birthday! 200 years old! While the original building was 1782, significant alterations were made in 1824 to form the structural layout of the church it is today. Come and join in our celebrations which include live performances of music, storytelling, a murder mystery, and a ghost story re the current haunted presbytery. Light refreshments are available. The Sixhills cope and centuries old books will be on display. Please do check Holy Rood website for the latest details.

Postcode: LN8 3BB click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 11-12th May - Saturday 10am - 3.30pm, Sunday 12.30pm - 4.30pm

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Willingham by Stow - St Helen

Willingham by Stow, St Helen (by Richard Croft, source)

There will be displays in church from local craftspeople and a concert Saturday evening performed by local artists, 7pm start in the church. Lunches will not be served but sausage and bacon baps will be available in the morning and tea/coffee and cakes all day.

 Postcode: DN21 5JY, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Messingham - Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft (source)

A Grade II* listed church, greatly restored in the early 19th century, including the installation of an extensive collection of medieval stained glass by Revd. H.V. Bayley working in collaboration with architect Edward Willson. A special invitation this year to meet and be inspired by the work of crafters, photographers and artists from our local creative community. Please see our website for further details. www.holytrinitymessingham.co.uk

Postcode: DN17 3SF, click here to find on Google Maps

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Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Wragby - Methodist

Wragby Methodist Church - Photo Richard Croft (Creative Commons License)

The church organ was originally paid for as a war memorial for the village. Those who went to war and returned are named on one poster and those who sadly died are named on the organ itself. An exhibition of scarecrows depicting historical figures in conjunction with a scarecrow trail organised by the Heritage Group around Wragby.

 
Postcode: LN8 5RA, click here to find on Google Maps

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Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Gainsborough United Reformed Church

Gainsborough United Reformed Church - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The church was built in 1897 as a memorial to John Robinson, pastor of the Mayflower Pilgrims. We hold a permanent Pilgrim exhibition in our Mayflower Room. The two manual pipe organ built in 1903 by Forster and Andrews is listed by the British Institute of Organ Studies as an instrument of national heritage importance.

The Mayflower Room - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The two manual pipe organ built in 1903 by Forster and Andrews -

 Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The church has its own website which can be visited here: Gainsborough United Reformed Church.

Postcode: DN21 2JR, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Tealby • All Saints

Tealby All Saints, photo by Gary Brothwell, source

Have a go at ringing our church bells. Our theme is ‘The Bells’. Explore our floral arrangements and everything on display. Explore how we have grown to rely on bells and their everyday uses in our lives. Enjoy a fresh homemade lunch in this Grade I listed building, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Postcode: LN8 3XW, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 20-21st May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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South Kelsey • St Mary

South Kelsey St Mary, photo by David Wright, source

St Mary’s church was originally built around 1228 and rebuilt in 1795 leaving the original tower in place. There are brass effigies of Sir Richard Hansard and his wife Joan from the 15th century. Exhibitions of local history. 

Postcode: LN7 6PH, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10.30am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

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North Kelsey • All Hallows

North Kelsey All Hallows
Photo David Purchase, source.

Our peaceful church dedicated to All Hallows meaning All Saints is a Grade II listed building. Whilst extensively rebuilt in 1784 and 1869 the late Norman ironstone tower with twin 13th century bell openings has been retained. A rather fine 13th century carved coffin lid can also be found in the chancel. Come and find out more about our history and enjoy some light refreshments.

All welcome, wheelchair accessible.

Postcode: LN7 6EH, click here to find on Google Maps
Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 12noon-4pm
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Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury

St Thomas of Canterbury (church's own image)

Situated in Cross Street which is small and narrow, the church and the house were built in 1866. The church is decorated in Pugin style and is only a five minute walk from Marshall’s Yard retail centre. North Street and Roseway car parks are also nearby. There will be a costume and textile display as well as information about the WWI memorial. Additional information about the convent school. Refreshments will include tea, coffee and cake.

Parking in nearby Marshall’s Yard Retail Park.

Visit the church's own website here: St Thomas Gainsborough

Postcode: DN21 2AX, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

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Stow • St Mary

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

This internationally renowned Anglo-Saxon Minster church dates to 975AD, with a Norman chancel completed c1150AD. Returned after decades in private hands our Saxon sundial, marking times for prayers for the 11th century College of Canons, will be on display between 10am to 4pm. Join our short times of prayer at either 9am, 12noon or 3pm. Otherwise, enjoy the Minster’s beauty, and peace, and reflect on the skills of our forebears. Visit stowminster.co.uk for more details.

 

Visit www.stowminster.co.uk for more details.

Postcode: LN1 2DE, click here to find on Google Maps 

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 8.30am - 7pm • Sunday 8.30am - 7pm

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

A 13th century font with no overtly Christian symbols (our Pagan mystery). Many 15th century pews with Victorian copies.

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Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Scampton • St John the Baptist

Scampton - Copyright Churches Festival - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

‘As national winners of the “Open for Visitors Award 2022”, we are proud to be able to offer: 107 military and war graves and the history behind some of the personnel, two new stained glass windows dedicated to all who served at RAF Scampton and 617 Squadron, a photographic exhibition “The History of RAF Scampton 1916-2023”.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

We have an RAF Chapel containing Squadron Shields and Honours Board. Outside there are war graves, both allied and German and a rose-bed dedicated to John Hannah VC. 

Scampton - Copyright Churches Festival - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Postcode: LN1 2SE, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 4pm.

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Reepham • St Peter & St Pauls

Reepham • St Peter & St Pauls
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

Reepham church dates back to the 12th century but it was substantially remodelled in the Victorian period. In the last twenty years it has been reordered with new seating, a servery and a toilet. This year our themed exhibition is “Food Glorious Food” and will have recipe books from the past, how to make fruit spirits, and other food related material. The usual sale of plants and a churchyard tour will also feature.

Website link: www.ReephamHeritage.org.

Facebook Group: The Reepham I Remember

Postcode: LN3 4DQ, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Owmby by Spital • St Peter & St Paul

Owmby by Spital • St Peter & St Paul
(photo by David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

A beautiful Norman church, entrance at the base of the partly medieval tower with belfry windows. This has three bells dating from 1687, one of which is in use. 12th century arcade separates nave from aisle, its pointed arches rest on large based pillars, some with ancient graffiti. Entrance archway and font are Saxon. The capitals are decorated with bold leaf carvings. Chancel and stained glass window behind the altar are later editions. Themed exhibitions ‘Village timeline’.

Postcode: LN8 2HN, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 4.30pm.

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Northorpe • St John the Baptist

Northorpe • St John the Baptist
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

Standing on a mound in the centre of the village our church is an unknown gem. The capitals of the sturdy pillars are decorated with scallops, all different. There are intriguing masons marks on one of them, a 1498 incised slab, a 1595 brass and a medieval altar stone. Exhibition of Northorpe memories.

Postcode: DN21 4AA, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 12noon - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm.

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Newton on Trent • St Peter

Newton on Trent • St Peter
(photo by Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

With Saxon origins, the church was rebuilt as a traditional Norman church with a narrow nave and chancel with west tower. A north aisle was added during the Early English period when the Bishop of Lincoln gave it to the Gilbertine Priory of St Katherine without Lincoln. The influence of this connection can be seen in the quality of the aisle arcade capitals, two of which can be matched to a mason working on Lincoln Cathedral.

Postcode: LN1 2JS, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Morton • St Paul

Morton St Paul and its labyrinth

St Paul’s welcomes visitors to view its collection of ten windows designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, who worked on them with William Morris. The carpet in front of the altar is also of a William Morris design. Font of Frosterley marble surmounted by a fine canopy. The Augustus Gern organ was built in 1891 and the organ case is a wonderful piece of craftsmanship. A warm welcome and delicious refreshments.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Morton • St Paul
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

Postcode: DN21 3AD

Open: 18-19th May,  Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Langworth • St Hugh

Langworth • St Hugh
(photo by Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

Built 1962, in a modern style, but internally fitted out with the furnishings taken from the fire damaged estate chapel at Walmesgate, Louth. The plain exterior does not do justice to the charming interior, with delicately patterned walls, with trailing vines on the roof beams and a sanctuary canopied with a blend of blue, silver and gold. An art exhibition will be held during the weekend.

Postcode: LN3 5BD, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm.

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