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

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

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Brigg - Methodist Church

David Wright, Brigg Methodist Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

Brigg Methodist Church has a silver award within the La Rocha Eco-Church scheme. There is opportunity to hear about how this achievement was gained as part of the church’s missional response. And how the development of an eco/community garden is a springboard for engaging with young people and the wider community. 

A range of resources relating to Climate Change/Action/Justice is available and on the Saturday you may be directed to Oikos if you are interested in eco products, including refills.

Postcode: DN20 8TR

Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

Photo: David Wright, Brigg Methodist Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Bottesford - St Peter Ad Vincula

 

St Peter ad Vincula, Parish Church, Bottesford, by Christ Morgan

Mentioned in the Domesday Book, the breath-taking Grade I listed Early English style building largely dates from the 13th century with a later 14th century tower which houses a ring of six bells dating from 1710 to 2002 and rung regularly. 

A warm welcome awaits those who come to quietly experience the incredible craftsmanship of our ancestors with some fascinating features. Enjoy light refreshments which will be available 2pm-4.30pm both days. Well behaved dogs welcome.

Postcode: DN16 3RD 

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12noon - 4.30pm

Photo: Chris Morgan, St Peter ad Vincula, Parish Church, Bottesford, CC BY-SA 2.0

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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

Photos: copyright Angela Montague

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Sixhills All Saints roof - Photo by Angela Montague at Push Creativity

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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

Photo: Hainton St Mary, David Wright for Flickr  CC BY 2.0

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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

Photo by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity.

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*Photography by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity

Willingham by Stow - St Helen

Willingham by Stow, St Helen by lincolnian on Flicker CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

There will be information celebrating the role of St Helen’s Church within the local community and also a celebration of VE Day 80 years. 

On Saturday 10th May there will be a sing-a-long and afternoon tea from 4pm to 6pm again celebrating VE Day. 

There will be a themed display in the church and a concert on the Saturday evening. 

Postcode: DN21 5JY

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

Photo: Willingham by Stow, St Helen by lincolnian on Flicker CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

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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 of Scotter churches past and present will be provided by Scotter Heritage Group.

Postcode: DN21 3RZ 

Open: 10-11th 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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Messingham - Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade II* listed church, greatly restored in the early 19th century, including the installation of an extensive collection of medieval stained glass by Revd. H.V. Bayley working in collaboration with architect Edward Wilson.

Be a church explorer and enjoy our Family and Heritage Trails and related activities. 

Short musical performances will take place throughout the weekend. 

Please see their website/Facebook for further details

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064748223889

Postcode: DN17 3SF

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

Photo: Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

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Sudbrooke - St Edward

J Thomas, Sudbrooke Church, St Edward, CC BY-SA 2.0

View this Grade II Iisted building by John Dobson of Newcastle with its unusual blue starred ceiling in the apse. The church was modelled on the Norman church of All Saints, Steetley in Derbyshire.

Postcode: LN2 2QH

Open 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

Photo: J Thomas, Sudbrooke Church, St Edward, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Scothern - St Germain

Photo: J.Hannan-Briggs St Germain Church, Scothern CC BY-SA 2.0

Mentioned in Domesday Book, rebuilt over the years on land owned by Bardney Abbey between 1154 and 1536, who had the right to appoint the priest. Medieval tower with six bells, clock and font presented by the Ellison family. Three double stained glass windows and a medieval grave slab. Fine needlework examples include altar cloths, wall hangings and kneelers. War memorial. Themed exhibition - Village Hobbies and Pastimes, including displays and practical demonstrations.

Postcode: LN2 2UA (please note this is different to the brochure's postcode, which is not correct)

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

Photo: J.Hannan-Briggs St Germain Church, Scothern CC BY-SA 2.0

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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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Rothwell - St Mary Magdalene

Richard Croft, Rothwell, St Mary Magdalene, CC BY-SA 2.0

Major parts of the church date from the Norman period and the Anglican parish register dates from 1562. There are nine rich Norman arches in the nave. The tower was originally Saxon. The church was repaired and enlarged in 1849. 

Display of flowers.

 
Postcode: LN7 6BB

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

Photo: Richard Croft, Rothwell, St Mary Magdalene, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Gainsborough United Reformed Church

Gainsborough United Reformed Church by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

The church was built in 1897 as a memorial to John Robinson, pastor of the Mayflower Pilgrims. 

We hold a permanent Pilgrim exhibition in our Mayflower Room. 

The two manual pipe organ built in 1903 by Forster and Andrews is listed by the British Institute of Organ Studies as an instrument of national heritage importance.

Postcode: DN21 2JR

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 1pm - 4pm.

Photos: Ashley Taylor at Push Creativity.

The church has its own website which can be visited here: Gainsborough United Reformed Church.

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Gainsborough United Reformed Church by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

The Mayflower Room - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The two manual pipe organ built in 1903 by Forster and Andrews -

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South Kelsey • St Mary

David Wright, South Kelsey St Mary, CC BY-SA 2.0

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. 

Exhibitions of local history. 

Postcode: LN7 6PH, 

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10.30am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

Photo: David Wright, South Kelsey St Mary, CC BY-SA 2.0

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North Kelsey • All Hallows

 David Purchase, North Kelsey All Hallows, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our peaceful church retains a late Norman ironstone tower, the rest was extensively rebuilt in 1784 and 1869. Interesting 12th and 13th century features can be found incorporated in the rebuilt exterior walls.

Inside a fine 13th century carved coffin lid, 19th century iron rood screen and table tomb of William Frederick Chambers, physician in ordinary to Queen Victoria. 

Come and discover our history, enjoy a light lunch, cakes and refreshments. 

All welcome, wheelchair accessible.

Postcode: LN7 6EH, 

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

Photo: David Purchase, North Kelsey All Hallows, CC BY-SA 2.0

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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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Holton le Moor • St Luke

Holton le Moor, St Luke. Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, CC BY-SA 2.0

A warm welcome to our outstanding village church with 13th century features set within a beautiful churchyard. 80 years since the end of WWII so our theme is ‘The Stanley Perry Exhibition’. 

Captain Perry was the last surviving Tank Commanding Officer of the Sherwood Ranger Yeomanry. Many fascinating memorabilia items of his life and war time career are featured. Stanley was afforded a military funeral at St Luke’s in 2021. 

Light refreshments and free books too.

Postcode: LN7 6AG

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

Photo: Holton le Moor, St Luke. Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Stained glass window, St Luke's church, Holton le Moor.
Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, source