West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Disabled Access (Partial)

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Clixby • All Hallows

Dave Hitchborne ,All Hallows, Clixby, CC BY-SA 2.0

This little roadside church is the thirteenth century chancel of a larger church which was a ruin until 1889, when the chancel was gently restored and a west porch added.

Inside you can see a fourteenth century stone slab with an incised cross and chalice commemorating a priest, and Latin inscriptions in praise of the Virgin Mary adorn the wooden ceiling.

A fine font and pews have been rescued from other historic churches.

Postcode: LN7 6RT

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

Photo: Dave Hitchborne, All Hallows, Clixby, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Claxby • St Mary

You will get a warm welcome at this 14th century church, much altered in the 1870s.

We have good Victorian stained glass, a founder’s tomb and an elaborate 16th century memorial as well as two corbel ends showing faces with tongues sticking out.

There will be a display of christening gowns and wedding dresses covering various decades.

Postcode: LN8 3YX,

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

Photo: Copyright Ashley Taylor, Claxby, St Mary

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Memorial Window for Georg Ogg - Copyright Ashley Taylor

As you open the door... Copyright Ashley Taylor

* Photographs by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for the festival

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Caistor • St Peter & St Paul

Richard Croft, St.Peter & St.Paul's church, Caistor,

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The church has a fine collection of kneelers worked by members of the congregation.

Magnificent window by Kempe and Burlinson and Grylls.

On Sunday Outdoor service 2pm - pets welcome!

Postcode: LN7 6UG

Open: 17-18h May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 1pm-4pm

Photo: Richard Croft, St.Peter & St.Paul's church, Caistor, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Cabourne - St Nicholas

St.Nicholas' Church, Cabourne by JThomas CC BY-SA 2.0

St Nicholas stands on a bend on the A46 and is easily missed, but if you stop you will find a surprisingly beautiful church.

A Saxon tower with an impressive arch. Saxon grave markers, a Norman font, and other ancient features.

Recently a new oak tower door with refurbished box lock and ironwork matching the south door.

Postcode: LN7 6HU,

Open: 17-18th May, Saturday 10am-6pm • Sunday 10am-6pm

Photo: St.Nicholas' Church, Cabourne by JThomas CC BY-SA 2.0

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Buslingthorpe - St Michael

St Michael’s church stands framed by large trees surrounding a part-moated farm, it is one of the few remaining buildings of the site of a deserted medieval village.

Apart from its square tower, the church was rebuilt in brick in 1835. Unassuming outside, it hides treasures within; two 14th century monuments to the De Buslingthorpe family - one a brass effigy of a knight in armour on a tomb chest showing clearly the clothes worn in battle at that time.

Postcode: LN3 5AT

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

Photo: Copyright Ashley Taylor, Buslingthorpe St Michael

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Buslingthorpe Church family tomb chest from the late 13th century. The effigy of a knight has his head on a cushion supported by angels. He is dressed in chain mail, a helmet and a surcoat.*

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Bardney - St Lawrence

St Lawrence, Bardney (Ashley Taylor for The National Churches Trust)

Come along and see our new stained glass window dedicated to RAF IX(b) Squadron.

Harpist Eira Lynn Jones and singer Kate Witney present a varied programme of music from 11am-12noon both days.

Organist Paul Savage 2pm-3pm both days.

Exhibition of stones from Bardney Abbey, plant, stall, tombola and craft stalls. New servery and toilets opened 2024.

Postcode: LN3 5TZ

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

Photos: Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for The National Churches Trust

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St Lawrence Murals (Ashley Taylor for The National Churches Trust)

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Apley Church - St Andrew

Apley Church - St Andrews
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

St Andrew’s, built in 1871 is often described as a little gem. The church is set in a large churchyard. There will be a flower display based on the theme “Celebrating 25 years of the festival” Visitors will receive a warm welcome, together with complimentary light refreshments.

The new Altar Frontal

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

OPENING TIMES 20-21st May
Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm

NEARBY The Stephen Langton Trail

The Stephen Langton Trail that passes through or near six festival churches where you can stop for refreshments or even lunch, click on their names to open their pages of this site:

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A 16.5 mile walking trail from the birthplace of Archbishop Stephen Langton, key in the sealing of Magna Carta, to the historic city of Lincoln.

The Stephen Langton Trail starts at the Lincolnshire village of Langton-by-Wragby, birthplace of Archbishop Stephen Langton, and takes a meandering and picturesque 16.5 mile walk to historic Lincoln and Lincoln Castle, home to an original copy of the 1215 Magna Carta.

The trail is split into three sections to allow for all abilities and so the walk can be split up over a space of time:

Section One leads from Langton-by-Wragby to Apley through the Lincolnshire Limewood Nature Reserve (4 miles)
Section Two from Thistle Storr Wood near Apley to Fiskerton along the Viking Way (6¼ miles)
Section Three follows the River Witham Valley from Fiskerton on a delightful riverside walk to Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter (6¼ miles).

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