Wragby • All Saints

Wragby • All Saints
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

This fine Victorian church has a gallery, a rare organ, a medieval stoup and a fascinating bell tower including 15th century bells. Fine stained glass windows depict ‘Faith, Hope and Charity.’ 

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

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

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

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Thoresway • St Mary

Thoresway • St Mary
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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: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Stainfield • St Andrew

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

‘Simply Stainfield St Andrews’ celebrates the rich heritage of this beautiful Queen Anne church set amidst picturesque parkland, on the site of a Benedictine nunnery. The Viking Way passes by the church, reputed to be designed by Christopher Wren. View the magnificent 18th century Tyrwhitt Tapestries, wonder at the local Wild Man legend, and contemplate the nunnery, church and village history in this tranquil setting. Open gardens, homemade cakes, lunches and afternoon teas available at Hill House 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: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm.

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Southrey • St John the Divine

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Down a country lane which leads to the river Witham stands the unique little church of St John’s. Made up of bits and pieces from other churches it offers a place of peace and reflection for all visitors. This year the inside will be adorned with flowers and different forms of art covering Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

Stained glass window, Southrey church, Photography by
 Julian P Guffogg and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 9am - 4pm • Sunday 9am - 4pm

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Riby • St Edmunds

Riby-St Edmund (Photos supplied by church)

New for 2024: St Edmunds will be hosting “Value It! Flog It? Bring along one item and Guy Macklam from Thomas Millers and Tessa Laverack from John Taylors will be on hand to give expert advice. Rebuilt in 1863, the cruciform church retains the 14th century Perpendicular tower. Displaying Church register copies from 1559, local produce stalls, climb the tower and enjoy an outside exhibit of Classic vehicles. Serving light refreshments. Open both days 11-4 please join us.

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

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Rand • St Oswald

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St Oswald’s is surrounded by a deserted medieval village site. Inside is a surprising number of notable monuments, both in brass and stone, dating from the 14th - 16th century. Outstanding is a rare coped stone coffin lid, believed to date from between the 10th and 12th centuries. Information on church history, brass rubbing, cake stall.

The rare coped stone coffin lid

Rand • St Oswald 
(photo Ian Paterson, Creative Commons Link)

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

Open: 11-12th 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: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 11.30am - 3.30pm

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Middle Rasen • St Peter and St Paul

Middle Rasen St Peter and St Paul - Copyright Churches Festival       Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

A warm welcome awaits everyone at St Peter & St Paul’s. Through the south entrance door, a splendid example of Norman work with three bands of mouldings of continuous motif, an inner zigzag, a middle band of crenellation and an outer band of beakheads. It is among the country’s most impressive Norman doorways. Displays will focus on ‘Spring in Summer’. Ploughmans lunches, cakes, tea and coffee served both days.

 

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

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm. 

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Market Rasen • Methodist Church

Market Rasen • Methodist Church
(image Colin Babb: Creative Commons Link)

Large impressive Grade II* listed Methodist Church open in 1863. Original piped organ. Doored pews. Balcony and large front pillars. The building is kept in good condition which still gives it the “wow” factor to those who enter the church for the first time. Spring Fayre; Saturday morning 10am - 1pm with light lunches available between 11am and 1pm. Saturday morning will include our Spring Fayre.

Market Rasen Methodist Interior - Copyright Churches Festival

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

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

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Great Limber • St Peter

Great Limber • St Peter 
(image David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

St Peter’s is situated close to the attractive village pond at the heart of the conservation area of Great Limber. A Grade I listed building, first erected in the 12th century, the church has been subject to additions and alterations particularly in the 19th century. Features of interest include stained glass and a lychgate. For further information there is a history leaflet available. Ample parking and toilets at the village hall. You are most welcome to visit.

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

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

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Grasby • All Saints

Grasby • All Saints 
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All Saints sits in a commanding position in the village. The church was extensively restored in the 19th century by Revd Charles Tennyson Turner, brother of poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson. Memorial to Charles and his wife Louisa. East Window is particularly attractive. Embroidery exhibition by Grasby Embroiderers and other attractions.

Postcode: DN38 6AU, click here to find on Google Maps

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

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Gautby • All Saints

Gautby • All Saints 
(image David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

Wonderful peaceful church in an ideal setting. Full of local history relating to the Vyner family. Fabulous stained glass window by William Morris. A ‘must visit’ church.

The William Morris window and memorial statues (picture Sowberry House B&B)

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

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 9.30am - 5pm • Sunday 9.30am - 5pm

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Faldingworth • All Saints

Faldingworth All Saints *

The community of Faldingworth have been very active in the last year and have held working parties to clean and brighten the church and reinstate and care for the grounds.

The gates commemorate the sacrifices made by the whole of

300 Polish Squadron right down to the individual

Copyright Churches Festival *

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

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

* Photographs by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity
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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. Pets welcome!

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

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

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Bardney - St Lawrence

Enjoy relaxing music with professional harpist, Eira Lynn Jones 11am- 12noon both days. Organist Paul Savage from 2pm-3pm both days. Exhibition of stones from Bardney Abbey in 1920. 17th century Charity Boards. Chancel decorated with pictures of saints including St Oswald and St Lawrence. Stained glass by Edward Warre. Wartime connections with the 9th Squadron, their standard is laid up in the church. Plant, tombola, craft stalls.

The altar murals depicting saints *

exhibition on Bardney Abbey and its troubled history *

* Photographs by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for ExploreChurches

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

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

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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:

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

Click this link to read more at the Visit Lincoln website

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

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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