Barlings - St Edwards

J Hannan-Briggs, St Edward, Barlings, CC BY-SA 2.0

Additional to the printed brochure - but open for you to visit! A beautifully situated, and tranquil, marvel sitting at the edge of the hamlet of Barlings. It originated as a chapel for Barlings Abbey and then was used as a Grange Church for Barlings Grange. 

Constructed in three parts with a Norman west end, a middle section of around the 14th Century, and a re-modelled Victorian Chancel and Sanctuary.  

An easily overlooked beautiful little church, well worth a visit.

Postcode: LN3 5DG 

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

Photo: J Hannan-Briggs, St Edward, Barlings CC BY-SA 2.0

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Reepham • St Peter & St Pauls

Richard Croft, St.Peter & St.Paul's, Reepham, CC BY-SA 2.0

Reepham church dates back to the 12th century but it was substantially remodelled in the Victorian period. In the last twenty years it has been reordered with new seating, a servery and a toilet. 

This year our themed exhibition is ‘Were you there when?’ It will be an opportunity to celebrate, remember and commemorate special moments from the past and present, local and national.

Postcode: LN3 4DQ, 

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 10.30am - 3.30pm

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

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Greetwell • All Saints

Greetwell - Photo copyright Ashley Taylor

The medieval settlement of Greetwell was established before the 11th century with 20-30 households. Up to the 15th century it was self sufficient in grain and had a dairy, a smithy, bakery, church and priest. 

Today, Greetwell flourishes with no village but a congregation from far and wide. 

Greetwell is one mile east of Lincoln on the road to Cherry Willingham.

Postcode: LN3 4NG

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 1pm to 4pm • Sunday 1pm to 4pm

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Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity 

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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:

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

Click this link to read more at the Visit Lincoln website

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).

Fiskerton • St Clement of Rome

St Clement Church, Fiskerton by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

The north door is Norman, as are all the arches between the nave and chancel and the north aisle. Beautiful stained glass in the East and Skepper windows. Remembrance books and links with the RAF Squadrons within the Lady Chapel. Plants and cakes will be available for purchase.

Postcode: LN3 4ES

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

Photo: St Clement Church, Fiskerton by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The Stephen Langton Trail 

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

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

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Cherry Willingham • St Peter & St Paul

Cherry Willingham - St Peter & St Paul*

St Peter & St Paul is a wonderful example of Georgian architecture with a beautiful reredos behind the altar. 

The modern octagonal lantern was designed by Louis Osman who also designed the coronet for the Prince of Wales. 

Home made cakes, delicious scones await you...

Postcode: LN3 4AB

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

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Photo: Copyright Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity.

View from the churchyard  - St Peter & St Paul*

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Lissington • St John the Baptist

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

A small quiet, peaceful church built in 1796 and restored in 1895. Constructed of squared ironstone and limestone rubble with brick dressing. Commandments Boards 19th century. Stained glass of Last Supper 1922. Diocletian Window on north wall.

Postcode: LN3 5AE

Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday 9am-6pm

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

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Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence

Wickenby St Peter & St Lawrence by Angela Montague

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

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm

Photos: Wickenby  St Peter & St Lawrence by Angela Montague

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Wickenby St Peter & St Lawrence by Angela Montague

Wickenby St Peter & St Lawrence by Angela Montague

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Southrey • St John the Divine

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Small peaceful, a little gem tucked away down a one-way road! Many features and history to this temporary building that has now stood for 126 years. 

A church that gives you a hug - take time out to sit and reflect or pray in the quiet surroundings while you enjoy tea, cake, strawberries and cream. 

Meet the people who upkeep and run this little rural treasure.

Postcode: LN3 5TA

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10:30am - 4pm • Sunday 9am - 4pm

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

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Snelland • All Saints

Snelland All Saints - Ashley Taylor for the National Churches Trust

This beautiful atmospheric church dates back to the 12th century. It contains beautiful carved stone medieval faces and a rare ‘Leper’s window’ that enabled succour to be passed to those with leprosy who

had to stay outside the church. 

Ancient sundial on south elevation. 

Thomas Retford, vicar, courageously gave his life in the Lincolnshire Rising.

Postcode: LN3 5AA, 

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

Photo: Snelland All Saints by Ashley Taylor for the National Churches Trust.

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Buslingthorpe - St Michael

Copyright Ashley Taylor, 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.*

* Photographs by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity

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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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