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Newton by Toft - St Michaels

St Michael’s church (Newton By Toft) by Alice Ginnelly

Additional to the printed brochure - but open for you to visit! St Michael's is a small festival church in Newton by Toft. A quiet area for prayer and reflection. St Michael's holds various events over the year.

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Postcode: LN8 3NF

Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday & Sunday: Dawn to Dusk.

Photo: St Michael’s church (Newton By Toft) by Alice Ginnelly

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Wrawby - St Mary

Paul Glazzard, St Mary's Church, Wrawby, CC BY-SA 2.0

A church has existed in Wrawby since the year 627 and is mentioned in the Domesday survey of 1068, being the oldest surviving building in Wrawby.

St Mary’s shows traces of various periods in history with the tower dating from the 13th century and the font from the 14th. Much was rebuilt in the 1800s. The north porch was built in 1887.

The church stands in peaceful grounds and is now also used for worship by Wrawby Methodist Church.

Postcode: DN20 8SL

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Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 12noon - 3pm

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Ulceby - St Nicholas

John Beal, St Nicholas Church, Ulceby, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Nicholas church is a unique Grade I listed building on a site where there has been a church since the Saxon period. The building is of national architectural significance with a rood screen linked to Thornton Abbey.

Other highlights include 15th century pew ends, a stained glass window dedicated to vicar Henry Flowers (who himself appears in the window), and a memorial to someone killed in one of the very first railway accidents.

BBQ lunches and book sale.

Postcode: DN39 6TB

Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Barnetby le Wold - St Barnabas

Gary Brothwell, St Barnabas' Church, Barnetby Le Wold, CC BY-SA 2.0

The church was built in 1926/27 to replace the existing wooden church and be more central than the 11th century St Mary’s which is sited on the edge of the village. It was unfinished as money ran out! Beautiful coloured ceiling painted in railway colours. Refreshments served over the weekend. Exhibition on “History of Barnetby” during the weekend.

Postcode: DN38 6JE

Open: 9th - 10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12 noon - 4pm

Photo: Gary Brothwell, St Barnabas' Church, Barnetby Le Wold, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Epworth - Wesley Memorial Methodist

Epworth - Wesley Memorial Methodist (from church's own website)

Built in 1889 as a memorial to John and Charles Wesley. Contains the 18th century communion table used by Samuel and John Wesley in St Andrew’s, the parish church. Stained glass windows including “The Great Commission”. Also school rooms, manse and caretaker’s cottage on site.

Postcode: DN9 1EP

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Epworth • St Andrew

Richard Croft, St.Andrew's Church, Epworth, CC BY-SA 2.0

A grade I listed building mostly 14th & 15th century but incorporating a 12th century name from an earlier building. Many restorations have taken place over the centuries, the most recent 2012-2014 when evidence of a Saxon church was found as the floor was being prepared for under floor heating. Samuel Wesley was Rector from 1695 to 1735 and his sons John and Charles were born and brought up in Epworth. It is seen as the birthplace of Methodism.

Postcode: DN9 1ES

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

Photo: Richard Croft, St.Andrew's church Epworth, CC BY-SA 2.0

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South Carlton - St John the Baptist

Richard Croft, St John the Baptist's church, South Carlton, CC BY-SA 2.0

Church contains the 17th century Monson Monument which has recently been restored also stencils depicting story of John the Baptist on the chancel ceiling have been reinstated.

Postcode: LN1 2RH

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday: 9am - 6pm.

Photo: Richard Croft, St John the Baptist's church, South Carlton, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Laughton Methodist Church

Laughton Methodist Chapel

Dating from 1826, the chapel was used as a Sunday School until 1969. The second chapel adjacent to the first dates from 1927. A new Sunday School was added in 1975. The Primitive Methodist magazine of 1859 records an account by A Worsnop of the re-opening of the chapel after enlargement.

This was necessary because of a revival in the winter of 1857-8 and consent was obtained from WM Ingram Esq. On the north wall inside Laughton Methodist church is a white stone tablet with incised gold lettering commemorating a single World War 2 casualty.

Postcode: DN21 3PT, click here to find on Google Maps

Open 16-17th May Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

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Sixhills • All Saints

Sixhills All Saints - Photo by Angela Montague at Push Creativity

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

Open: 17th-18th May - Saturday 10:30am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Hainton • St Mary

Hainton St Mary, David Wright for Flickr CC BY 2.0

A 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 absolutely stunning monuments to the Heneage Family.

From brass of 1435 to modern memorials of 1954, in varying styles all relating to a time span of one family.

Light refreshments available throughout the day.

Postcode: LN8 6LS,

Open 17-18th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10.30am-4pm

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Swallow - Holy Trinity

John Firth, Holy Trinity Church Swallow, CC BY-SA 2.0

Holy Trinity church was started in the Norman period, but after numerous extensions and improvements over the next five centuries went into something of a decline until it was restored by the Victorians, by which time the village also had two Methodist Chapels (both now demolished).

The font and the base of the tower are of the earliest period, while piscina is somewhat later, but most of what you can see belongs to the nineteenth century restoration including some rather nice stained glass in the west and south windows and a couple of memorial plaques. The War Memorial is in the churchyard and commemorates three villagers who lost their lives during WWI.

Postcode: LN7 6DL

Open: 17th-18th May - Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm • Sunday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Photo: John Firth, Holy Trinity Church Swallow, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Market Rasen - Holy Rood

Market Rasen - Holy Rood - photo by the church

This year we want you to enjoy our exciting display of angels which will vary from floral compositions to various mixed media creations. There’s a plant stall too.

We have our usual display of vestments including the centuries old Sixhills cope, texts, and silverware. Our organist will play at various times.

Light refreshments are available throughout both days.

On arrival you can have one of our guides give you a tour or feel free to wander round with your friends.

The church also has a webpage on the festival:

https://holyroodcatholicchurch.org.uk/churches-festival-2025/

Postcode: LN8 3BB

Open: 17th-18th May - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 12.30pm - 5pm

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Linwood - St Cornelius

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

Home of the Lynwode Family, two brasses of National Importance dedicated to the family, birthplace of William Lynwood, author of Provinciale, consolidation of chancery law used as a reference worldwide.

The only church dedicated to St Cornelius with 13th stained glass windows, a medieval moat exists around part of the church.

A royal deer park was situated near the church. Grade one listed with grade two cross.

One of the few spired church towers in the county.

Postcode: LN8 3QQ

Open: 17th-18th May Saturday 10.30am - 4pm Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

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Scotter - St Peter

Philip Halling, St Peter's Church Scotter, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our beautiful church has parts dating back to the 11th century, and unique 17th century ‘Ringers Rhymes’. Bell ringers will be in attendance and giving demonstrations throughout the weekend. The able bodied can climb the tower to view the bells and our 1848 James Harrison clock in its original case with notation and graffiti (small fee). Please ring 07971026272 on the day for times of tower visits. A display by the local art group around the church, a mini cake stall and light refreshments.

Postcode: DN21 3RZ

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 4pm.

Photo: Philip Halling, St Peter's Church Scotter, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Coates by Stow • St Edith

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St. Edith’s is a charming and unique pre reformation church, probably of Saxon origin. It has a very rare rood screen and loft not to be missed. Whilst steeped in history and situated in a unique setting, it attracts visitors from all over the world throughout the year. There is the site of the old Saxon Village only a short walk away and a medieval game can be played inside the church. Do come and join us and see for yourself this incredible tranquil setting and church. Access is off the Stow to Ingham road and it will be signposted.

Postcode: LN1 2DW

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm

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Almost every century has made a distinctive contribution to the structure, a testimony to the many people whose spiritual home it has been. Amazingly it escaped the ravages of the Reformation and rebellion, aided, no doubt by the moated situation.

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Wragby - Methodist

Richard Croft / Wragby Methodist church / CC BY-SA 2.0

A small 19th century Methodist Chapel. Inside we have an organ dedicated to the men and one woman who died during WWI and WWII. We are a warm and welcoming chapel, altered to suit our needs in the 21st century.

Postcode: LN8 5RA

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Kirkby cum Osgodby • St Andrew

Kirkby cum Osgodby • St Andrew by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

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

Open: 17-18th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm.

Photo: Kirkby cum Osgodby • St Andrew by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Brookenby - St Michael & All Angels

Brookenby - St Michael & All Angels by Ian S

A display of community crafting works will be displayed in the church to represent what the community workshops and church crafting workshops create. The Angels fully refurbished kitchen and café will be open along with the charity shop in the same building as the church.

Postcode: LN8 6ER

Open: 17-18th May, Saturday 10am-3pm • Sunday 10am-1pm

Photo: Ian S, Brookenby Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nettleham • All Saints

Nettleham All Saints - Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

DDating from Saxon times we have many beautiful stained-glass windows including the Hayward East window. Wall paintings and Bodley and Garner ceilings. Beside the beck, we are a living, thriving Church with many and varied activities, central to village life and for quiet contemplation and prayer. Saturday 11am to 11.45am Lincoln Society of Recorder Players. Sunday 2.30pm Songs of Praise, choose your favourite hymn and join us in singing it.

Postcode: LN2 2PD

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm.

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Nettleham All Saints Interior - Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Resurrected Christ among fields and burning stubble, by John Hayward, 1971

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Laughton • All Saints

Richard Croft, All Saints' church, Laughton, CC BY-SA 2.0

Warm and friendly old church Bodley restoration ceiling, chancel, rood screen, reredos (restored 2016). Large medieval knight for brass rubbing. War memorial book viewing. Sung Evensong, Sunday - 2:30pm.

Postcode: DN21 3PP

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm.

Photo: Richard Croft, All Saints' church, Laughton, CC BY-SA 2.0

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