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/

Facebook page: Market Rasen New Life Facebook

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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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Willingham by Stow - St Helen

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

St Helen’s stands in the centre of the village and forms an integral part of the community. Whilst of Norman origin, the body of the church was almost entirely rebuilt in 1880 and the tower is thought to date back to the 14th century. It has several old stained glass windows as well as two modern windows.

There will be a display in the church and light refreshments will be served throughout the day. 

We are also open Friday 13th May, 10am-4pm.
 

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

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

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Lea - St Helens

St Helen’s dates from 12th century, with the North aisle added in 1380. The tower was rebuilt in 1500 and contained various numbers of bells from about 1553. There is presently a peal of 6, which are rung regularly. The quarter chiming clock was a gift to the parish of Lea in 1814.   between the Choir and the North aisle is a medieval tomb to Sir Roger Trehampton, one of the Knights Templar. 

Flower festival with a wedding theme, display of dresses. New memorial window dedicated to Marshall family of Lea.

The 20th Century Rood Screen that crosses the south chancel is made of oak from the Lea Estate and was built by local craftsmen as a memorial to the men of the parish who lost their lives during the First World War – a plaque to the side lists the names of those men.

The small, 2 manual, organ was built in 1849 by Hunter of London and was originally installed at the west end of the church in the 13th Century tower arch. It was moved to its current position, in the south chancel, in 1875 and was first played by the organist of York Minster – Dr. W.H. Monk.

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

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

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Scothern - St Germain

Scothern - St Germain, Photo J.Hannan-Briggs (Creative Commons License)

St Germain is a small church in the parish of Scothern.

Art exhibition and crafts on display with tea and coffee and light refreshments served both days.

Postcode: LN2 2UG, click here to find on Google Maps

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Open 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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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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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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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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Glentworth • St Michael

Glentworth St Michael (photo provided by the church)

St Michael’s church is a superb late 11th century church with a stained glass window by Charles Kempe in the Saxon tower. It has a fine marble tomb of Sir Christopher Wray, Chief Justice of England during Elizabeth I’s reign, with his wife and children and is an Elizabethan gem. Three of his children played leading roles in the spread of puritan ideas between 1600 and 1620 and were associated with the Mayflower Pilgrims that sailed to America from Boston.

Glentworth St Michael - Photo David Hitchborne Source

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

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

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Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury

St Thomas of Canterbury (church's own image)

Tucked away in Cross Street, a small narrow street, the church and house were built in 1866. The church Is decorated in Pugin style and is only 5 minutes walk from Marshall’s Yard retail centre. North Street and Roseway car parks are also nearby. 

Information about a church school few people knew about, a WWI memorial and display plus a period costume and accessories display make for an interesting visit.

Refreshments will include a variety of teas, 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: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Willoughton • St Andrew

Willoughton • St Andrew
(photo by Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

The church was partially rebuilt in 1794. A new West End Tower and Nave were built on to the 13th century Chancel. It was a typical George III church with a gallery at the West end and box pews. These have been swept away with the subsequent Victorian restoration in 1888, leaving behind the church seen today. 

The remains of the Nicholas Sutton Tomb in the Sanctuary and the blocked up medieval perpendicular two-light window in the South wall of the chancel are the only surviving evidence of the earlier church.

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

Open: 14-15th May,  Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Upton cum Kexby • All Saints

A jigsaw church of many periods from Anglo-Saxon to Victorian.  The church will be decorated by local organisations and include and exhibition of village photographs, past and present. There will be a display of kneelers.

Please note, car parking is NOT available at the Rose & Crown, but available in the cemetery car park in Church Road.

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

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Stow • St Mary

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The internationally renowned cruciform Anglo-Saxon minster church of St Mary dates to 975AD with a Norman chancel completed around 1150AD. The Victorian restoration was sensitive to the original construction. Important features include Viking graffiti from 10th-11th century, a 12th century wall painting depicting the life and death in 1170AD of Thomas Becket,  Archbishop of Canterbury, and a font from 1300AD. Enjoy the peace and quiet, reflect on the skills of our forebears. 

 

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

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

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9pm - 5pm

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Scotton • St Genewys

Scotton • St Genewys
(photo David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

Our themed display is entitled “Weddings past and present” - outfits, photos, flowers, art work, music etc. Guided visits to our tower will be available if conditions allow. 2pm - 4pm Saturday and Sunday by arrangement. 

 

Music will be playing during the weekend. Wall memorial to John Morley, rector 1722 - 1731, a patron of John Wesley.
 

Hatchment of Fredericks family, sometime Lord of the Manor, patron and Baronet of Burood.

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

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Scampton • St John the Baptist

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

‘Allies in the Air’ exhibition - information about the contribution made by the Allies in Lincolnshire focusing on nine in particular. We have over 100 war graves and a fantastic new stained glass window commemorating all who have served at RAF Scampton over the last 100 years.

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: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 4pmpm.

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Saxilby • St Botolph

Saxilby • St Botolph
(Photo by Brian, Creative Commons Link)

Predominantly 14th/15th century, the building has fine examples of other architectural styles over a period of 900 years, including a late 10th/early 11th century grave cover fragment and a small Norman doorway. 

Other things to discover include 14th century tomb chest supporting alabaster knight & lady figures, a fine Victorian William Hill organ, imposing 1935 Ninian Comper stained glass window and the pre-reformation ‘Saxilby (music) fragment’. 

 

 

Visit the church's own website here http://www.saxilbyparishchurch.co.uk/

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

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 12noon - 5pm

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Reepham • St Peter & St Pauls

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

An exhibition entitled ‘Past, present and future’ will feature archive material (photographs, maps and historical documents) of the village and lead onto display of the recently developed Neighborhood Plan. 

A short graveyard tour will tell the tale of some of the earlier residents of the parish. 

Website link: www.ReephamHeritage.org.

Facebook Group: The Reepham I Remember

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

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Reepham • Methodist

Reepham • Methodist

Originally a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, built in 1893. It is constructed in Gothic style of red brick with stone dressings. It has a stone string course, and a raised gable with a finial, and buttresses. It has pointed arch windows with stained glass and Decorated style tracery. Externally unchanged, in 2021 the interior was modernised with the previous sloping floor levelled. We welcome you to a chat and cup of tea in a sympathetically improved historic building.

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

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10.30am-4pm • Sunday 2pm-4pm.

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