Burton • St Vincent

Burton • St Vincent
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons link)

The church is dedicated to St Vincent of Saragosa, a Spanish saint and martyr who died in 304AD. The church was rebuilt in 1795 and contains a gallery for the Monson family complete with a fireplace to keep the then Lord Monson warm as he suffered from gout. The gallery contains three sets of Coronation Chairs which are loaned from the Monson family.

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

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10am-5pm

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Blyton • St Martin

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Blyton church has an impressive display of the flags of the allies in WWI. They hang above arcades 6 and 7 centuries old. The chancel, although much rebuilt last century, has its original East window of about 1300, its old piscina and aumbry and a 15th century window and part of the old rood beam is still over the arch. The font, with carved panels and embattled top, is a handsome example of 15th century craftsmanship.

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

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm

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Bishop Norton • St Peter

Grade II* listed St Peter’s sits in the heart of the village. It has three bells and a delightful stained glass East Window. There is a medieval tympanium in the tower wall, an ancient sarcophagus, a Joyce of Whitchurch clock and a 150 year old Nicholson organ. The lychgate is our War Memorial.

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

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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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 3HL, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 20-21st 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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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: LN3 5AB, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 20-21st 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 nestles is a sleepy village among fields of sheep. It has a Romanesque arch from an original tower, 13th century arcades in the nave and seven floor stones dating from an earlier period. There is a exhibition on the history and origins of the village together with stories of local residents and their lives. A warm welcome awaits those who come to sample our home made cakes and savouries, including our popular gluten free and vegetarian offerings.

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

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

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Stainfield • St Andrew

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A unique Queen Anne church in picturesque parkland on the Viking Way that was reconsecrated in 1711; Sir Christopher Wren is reputed to have designed the building. Home to the magnificent 18th century Tyrwhitt Tapestries, the local legend of the Wild Man of Stainfield and displays relating to the nunnery and village history. There will be a musical programme in the church on the Saturday 20th; details on United Parish of Bardney Facebook page, and in the poster below. Refreshments are available all weekend.

 

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The Tyrwhitt Tapestries dating from 1711 permanently displayed in church,

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

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

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Snarford • St Lawrence

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Nothing about the rather unremarkable exterior of this small medieval church prepares you for the breathtaking surprise of the interior. St Lawrence has some of the most spectacular memorial sculptures in Lincolnshire. The largest, from the 1580s, features life-size figures of Sir Thomas St Paul and his wife, members of a dynasty of rich lawyer politicians. Sir Thomas  reclines, dressed in armour with a gold chain round his neck, his wife lies beside him elegantly dressed with a ruff and head dress.

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Nearby the Jacobean Sir George reclines with his formidable wife Lady France and their only child, the tragic Mattathia.  

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Lady Frances appears again with her second husband, the unsavoury Earl of Warwick.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The church is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust.

Their page on this church

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-lawrence-snarford.html

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

Open:20-21st May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Riby • St Edmunds

Riby-St Edmund (Photos supplied by church)

A wonderful cruciform church rebuilt in 1863 awaits you in the small village of Riby on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. This year we have an outside exhibit of classic motor vehicles and inside artisan crafts for your delight! You can climb the church tower and see Thwaites & Reed clock and church bells, the tenor dates from 1607. Please come along and play on our recently restored organ. Light refreshments will be served both days 11am-4pm.

Going home with Chocolate Cake

Just waiting for my owner who is having a snack - where is mine?

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Postcode: DN37 8NX, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 20-21sth May, Saturday 11pm - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Normanby By Spital - St Peter

Normanby By Spital - St Peter
(photo David Wright - Creative Commons Link)

St Peter’s stands in a pretty churchyard surrounded by the village houses. Close to Ermine Street, a vital artery in Roman Britain, this small medieval village church has an attractive twelfth century arcade with wonderful carvings and a sturdy and handsome tower. Foundations of a former apse are visible and further research may show that the church is of earlier date than the twelfth century. Eighteenth century additions include interesting Benefaction Boards..
 

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm

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

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Normanby le Wold • St Peter

St Peters is located on the Viking Way footpath close to the highest point in Lincolnshire. Visit us to see our magnificent paintings in a beautifully kept church. There will be an exhibition of Arts and Crafts.

Our Medieval Comedy: Look out for the cheeky 13th century corbel, but what is it depicting?  

The highest church in Lincolnshire, there are beautiful views across the Wolds and towards Lincoln.

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

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

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Nettleton • St John the Baptist

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

We are embracing ‘Hymns, Songs & Psalms’ theme and will have flowers and exhibits to view. Visitors will receive a warm welcome, light refreshments and a chance to browse amongst the many plants and books for sale. The most notable feature of our church, nestled in a valley at the foot of the Wolds is the tower. Except for the 15th century top stage and buttresses it was built in late Saxon times.

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

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

Open: 20-21st May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 11.30am - 3.30pm

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Langton by Wragby • St Giles

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Langton by Wragby is famous as the birthplace of Stephen Langton who was Archbishop of Canterbury and the principle architect of Magna Carta. There is a stained glass window dedicated to him in the church.
There will be displays in the church on Stephen Langton, Magna Carta and local history.

Open: 20-21st May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 11am-4pm

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

The Stephen Langton Trail 

The new Stephen Langton Trail that passes through or near six festival churches where you can stop for refreshments, including

1. Langton 
2. Wragby 
3. Apley 
4. Fiskerton  
5. Greetwell
6. Cherry Willingham

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 picturesuqe 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).

Click this link to read more at the Visit Lincoln website

Click this link to view and download the PDF of the trail 

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Kingerby • St Peter

Kingerby • St Peter
(image Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

Surrounded by trees, St Peter’s is a peaceful and unspoilt church with an appealing simplicity. The solid rustic tower is from the twelfth century or even earlier, and the rest of the church dates mainly from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The windows in the south aisle contain rare and pretty fourteenth century stained glass showing St Catherine with her wheel (looking strongly like a dart board) and St Cecilia playing a handheld organ.

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

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

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Holton cum Beckering • All Saints

Holton cum Beckering - All Saints- Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The church dates to the 13th century. It has exquisite stained glass, a very rare and beautiful mosaic and marble reredos, a carved rood screen and painted chancel ceiling. In 1259 it’s former vicar became Bishop of London.

Altar with mosaic reredos - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Nave, Rood Screen and Stained Glass  - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

War Memorial in the porch- Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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

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

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Faldingworth • All Saints

Faldingworth All Saints *

We are very proud of our church. We came close to closing in 2022 but have had huge assistance from the community of Faldingworth in clearing and revitalising the grounds and cleaning and caring for the church itself. We have a special connection with the Polish Air Force and squadron of Polish airmen and crew stationed at RAF Faldingworth in WWII. We have a wonderful window dedicated to the squadron.

The gates commemorate the sacrifices made by the whole of

300 Polish Squadron right down to the individual

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

Open: 20-21st May, Saturday 10am-7.30pm • Sunday 10am-7.30pm

* Photographs by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity
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Clixby • All Hallows

Clixby • All Hallows
(photo Dave Hitchborne - Creative Commons Link)

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 on the wooden ceiling. A fine font and pews have been rescued from other historic churches.

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

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

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Caistor • St Peter & St Paul

Caistor • St Peter & St Paul
(photo Richard Croft - Creative Commons Link)

The church has a fine collection of kneelers worked by members of the congregation. Magnificent window by Kempe and Burlinson and Grylls. Open Air Service on Sunday at 2pm. Pets welcome!

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

Open: 20-21st May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 11.30am-4pm

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Buslingthorpe - St Michael

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.

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.*

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

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

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