Sixhills • All Saints

All Saints church is a Grade II listed building standing in a picturesque location on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with a wonderful view.
The village has associations with Gilbert of Semperingham through the Gilbertine Priory. The church was rebuilt in the late 1860s - 1875 by James Fowler of Louth. 
Light refreshments will be available throughout the day.

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

Open: 7-8th May - Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Market Rasen • New Life Church

New Life Church, Market Rasen

Now four years old as a place of worship, visit a church with a difference. See how this former social club has been transformed into New Life Church Centre. With its own car park and excellent disabled access, enjoy a themed exhibition, live Christian music and displays from some of our community users. Activities available for children too. Home made scones and drinks in Eden Room. Outdoor picnic area. All are welcome at our Sunday Worship Gathering 10.30am.


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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 2pm - 5pm

Website: http://www.marketrasennewlifechurch.co.uk/

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Hainton • St Mary

Hainton St Mary - Photo by David Wright (source)

An estate church of Anglo-Saxon origins, rebuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries and sympathetically restored in the 19th century. The spire was suggested by Capability Brown when he redesigned the park. Inside, there is a “nationally important” series of monuments to the Heneage Family, from a brass of 1435 to a modern memorial of 1954, providing an illustrated history of monumental styles. They are unusual because of the time span for one family. Light refreshments available throughout the day.

Postcode: LN8 6LS, click here to find on Google Maps.

Open 7-8th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 11am-4pm

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Keelby - St Bartholomew

Keelby - St Bartholomew

Keelby St Bartholomew by David Wright*

Our 12th century church will be open and decorated with flowers. 19th and 20th century registers will be displayed with photographs and memorabilia. A commemorative war banner hangs by the altar and includes two who perished on the Lusitania. There is a memorial to Pte. Arthur Jackson who was killed in France in 1917. Find a bust to Alice South who was wooed by the “Flower of Youth” but remained a “lonely widow.” Refreshments will be served. Three Commonwealth War Graves.

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

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Open: 7-8th May - Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 12am-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

A lovely church, the oldest part of which is the base of the tower (11th century) although most of what can be seen is Victorian restoration. There will be an exhibition on VE Day. This year our exhibition will include personal reminiscences and souvenirs of the Queen’s seventy years reign.

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

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Open: 7-8th May - Saturday 9.30am - 6pm • Sunday 9.30am - 6pm

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Market Rasen - Holy Rood

This year we bring light, colour and music to the festival. What can you expect from your visit? Does an exciting candle-painting competition, playing the 1848 organ, singing plain chant from old manuscripts, church treasure hunt appeal to you? Enjoy a personal guided tour to experience our vestments exhibition (including the 13th century Irish Sixhills cope), texts from 600 years ago, interesting antiques. And, of course, enjoy our refreshments.

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

Open: 7-8th May - Saturday 12am - 4pm, Sunday 12.30pm - 4.30pm

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Linwood - St Cornelius

Linwood - St Cornelius*    Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The church is a Grade I listed building which is mentioned in the Domesday Book and is the only church dedicated to St Cornelius. Birthplace of William Lynwode, keeper of the privy seal and ambassador to Henry VIth. Grade II listed cross base in the churchyard together with a war grave from WWI. There are two brasses of national importance commemorating wool traders John Lynwode (d1419) and his wife and others (d1421). 13th century stained glass. Medieval moat surrounds part of church.

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

Open: 7th May - Saturday ONLY 10am-4pm

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*Photograph by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity

Wragby - Methodist

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

The present building was built in 1874. The organ was dedicated in 1921 in memory of those who served and those who died in WWI. A display of farming /garden related materials will be within the church.

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

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Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10.am - 5pm • Sunday 12noon - 5pm

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Rothwell - St Mary Magdalene

Rothwell - St Mary Magdalene - Photo Richard Croft (Creative Commons License)

The church was refurbished around 1892 under John & Sedding and H Wilson Architects. A peal of three bells installed 1849. Rehung by Warners of Whitechapel. The cracked middle bell is 15th century. Re-cast treble bell dated 1613. A Forster & Andrews organ installed 1901. Stained glass windows from Burlinson & Grylls, dated 1921, also Glenn Carter, dated 1992. 

 

VE Day display, Memorial Fountain and museum. Sunday 4pm, Songs of Praise type service.
 
Postcode: LN7 6BB, click here to find on Google Maps

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Open 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Brocklesby - All Saints

Brocklesby All Saints *

Brocklesby Church is situated in the stunning grounds of the Brocklesby Estate and features a 1773 organ restored by James Wyatt, which will be played by the Lincolnshire Organists Association on the Saturday at 12 noon.

The 1773 Organ *

Church Postcode: DN41 8PN, click here to find on Google Maps.

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 11am-5pm • Sunday 11am-4pm

* Photography by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for the festival

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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. 
There will be history displays concerning Anne Ayscough in church. Also art and craft demonstrations, organ music and a friendly welcome.

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

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Legsby • St Thomas

Photograph by Richard Croft, source

Early medieval, Norman arches and Norman font bearing traditional double rope carving around top edge. The lychgate entrance is dedicated to those who lost their lives in WWI. Come along and enjoy a peaceful setting. Hot beef rolls served with locally produced beef.

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm, Sunday 11am - 3pm

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Kirkby cum Osgodby • St Andrew

Photograph by Richard Croft, source.

St Andrew’s church serves both Kirkby and the adjoining village of Osgodby which has never had an Anglican church of its own. It was built by 1160 and the tower and chancel are both 13th century. The nave was rebuilt in the 19th and 20th century. An interesting feature is the East window which is crooked on one side. No-one knows why.

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10am-5pm.

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Brookenby - St Michael & All Angels

Brookenby - St Michael & All Angels. Photo Grimsworth Source

St Michael & All Angels is a vibrant friendly and welcoming church set in the beautiful 

Lincolnshire Wolds. Established in 1992, the church is currently located at the west wing of the former RAF Binbrook Sergeants Mess. Alongside our worship area, the church comprises of
a number of rooms including our church charity shop, community store and All Angels tea shop. We have a small photographic display of RAF Binbrook memorabilia available for you to view as well as hot drinks and cakes for you to enjoy.

Postcode: LN8 6ER, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-2pm

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Market Rasen • St Thomas

Market Rasen St Thomas, copyright Churches Festival.    Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

This Grade II listed, 12th century parish church has a fine recently renovated tower and roofs, stained glass windows, restored organ and bells. There is parking in the Market Square.

Market Rasen St Thomas interior - Copyright Churches Festival     Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Click here for more history of the church, including a panoramic from the tower; http://www.marketrasenheritagetour.co.uk/st-thomas

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Wragby • All Saints

Wragby • All Saints
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

This fine Victorian church has a gallery, a rare organ, a medieval stoup and a fascinating bell tower including 15th century bells. Fine stained glass windows depict ‘Faith, Hope and Charity.’ 

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

Open: 7-8h May, Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10am-5pm.

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Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence

Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence
(photo David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

The church contains wonderful medieval artefacts: rare 14th century stained glass, a scratch sundial, an imposing 14th century church door with ancient ironwork, fascinating carved stone heads. There will be a themed exhibition of local history information. 

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Thoresway • St Mary

Thoresway • St Mary
(photo David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

St Mary’s has a Romanesque arch from an original tower, 13th century arcades that form the main nave and seven floor stones that date from an earlier period, three decorated with floriated crosses and one named Johannes Gothmvdham who was rector around 1300. There is an exhibition about the history and origins of Thoresway. Vegetarian and gluten free savouries and cakes will be available together with local crafts.

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Stainfield • St Andrew

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

This beautiful Queen Anne church sits on the site of a former Benedictine nunnery, surounded by parkland. This year, an original exhibition entitled ‘Consider the works of our hands’,  elebrating local craftspeople and their skills, will complement the 18th century Tyrwhitt tapestries on display in the church. Come and admire their talents. Items for sale for church funds. Homemade cakes, lunches and afternoon teas available at Hill House all weekend.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*
The Tyrwhitt Tapestries dating from 1711 permanently displayed in church,

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm.

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Southrey • St John the Divine

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

St John’s church, being built by the villagers during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee year, will be celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee with a red, white and blue themed flower display; cake and coffee and a big welcome!

Stained glass window, Southrey church, Photography by
 Julian P Guffogg and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 3pm

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