Kirton in Lindsey • St Andrew

Richard Croft, St.Andrew's church, Kirton-in-Lindsey, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our 12th century church stands in an Anglo-Saxon town, with a chance to link your visit to the historic ‘Time Travellers’ Town Trail. Weather permitting, we shall offer tower tours, giving access to the bells, clock workings and spectacular views over Kirton Lindsey. View local archive material and church silver. Enjoy activities for children and families and flower displays on the ‘Time Travellers’ theme. Refreshments available all day, including delicious home-made soup at lunchtime.

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The band All of a Quaver will be playing popular songs in the church on Saturday 16th May, 12:30 to 14:30. 

Postcode: DN21 4PJ

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12.30pm - 4pm

Photo: Richard Croft, St.Andrew's church, Kirton-in-Lindsey, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Kettlethorpe • St Peter & St Paul

St Peter & St Paul Church, Kettlethorpe by Ian S CC BY-SA 2.0

On this site Katherine Swynford, mistress of John of Gaunt lived and worshipped here. Come and find about their famous love affair and court scandal at the Katherine exhibition. 

Also, an extensive display of artistic handcrafted kneelers and the famous restored French pulpit. 

St Peter & St Paul’s church holds a service most Sundays always using The Book of Common Prayer. 

Everyone of all ages welcome.

Postcode: LN1 2GZ

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: St Peter & St Paul Church, Kettlethorpe by Ian S CC BY-SA 2.0

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Heapham • All Saints

Richard Croft, All Saints' church, CC BY-SA 2.0

On entry to the church path, very visible on the tower is a keyhole window. Set in a picturesque setting, this delightful church has the remains of a Saxon cross very close to the south facing door as well as having features of Norman arches. 

A very interesting feature are the two upside faces carved out on one of the pillars.

There is graffiti dating between 11th and 13th century. Also, a Norman tub font.

Postcode: DN21 5PT

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 1pm - 3pm

Photo: Richard Croft, All Saints' church, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Hackthorn • St Michael & All Angels

Dave Hitchborne, St Michael and All Angels, Hackthorn, CC BY-SA 2.0

A warm welcome awaits you at this beautiful Victorian Gothic church with fine carved woodwork situated in peaceful surrounding among trees and parkland of Hackthorn Hall, overlooking the lake.

There is an outstanding 1869 Nicholson organ of historic importance, restored in 1999. 

A peal of six bells was installed in 2006. Tea, coffee, cold drinks and biscuits.

Postcode: LN2 3PQ

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: Dave Hitchborne, St Michael and All Angels, Hackthorn, 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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Grayingham • St Radegund

Grayingham • St Radegund - Photo by Ashley Taylor

Our new extension on the south side of the church is now finished – disabled toilet, servery and meeting room. Also a disabled entrance through the new extension. Food all day using local produce.

One of only five churches in the country dedicated to St Radegund. It originated from the 13th & 14th centuries but archaeologists found evidence of an Anglo Saxon Church. Parts were rebuilt in 1797 and at the beginning of the 20th century. 

Display of ‘Weddings at Grayingham’ - dresses & photographs. Records from the Archives. Archaeological findings & photographs of our new build. 

Play our Benjamin Flight organ. 

Postcode: DN21 4ET

Open: 16-17h May, Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Glentham • St Peter & Our Lady

David Wright, Glentham Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

The church retains the original boxed pews, which are used to display hand embroidered kneelers. The pulpit and a nearby stained glass window are commissioned war memorials from WW1.

Postcode: LN8 2EP

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm.

Photo: David Wright, Glentham Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Display of kneelers (photo by Angela Montague)

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Gainsborough • All Saints

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A very different Georgian-style church with mediaeval tower and magnificent interior, with a fine copy of Da Vinci’s The Last Supper behind the altar. The organ is a three-manual Walker (1906). Beautiful stained-glass windows, 17th century marble font and memorial headstone of Richard Rollett, master sailmaker to Captain James Cook on HMS The Resolution. Guided visits to the mediaeval Bell Tower. 

Postcode: DN21 2JR

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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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.

Postcode: LN3 4ES

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 11am-4pm • Sunday 11am-4pm.

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

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Fillingham • St Andrew

Dave Hitchborne / St Andrew, Fillingham / CC BY-SA 2.0

PLEASE NOTE THE DETAILS FOR FILLINGHAM ARE DIFFERENT TO THE PRINTED BROCHURE - THIS IS THE LATEST INFORMATION 

St Andrew’s Church Fillingham is a grade II listed Anglican church. 

The church is first mentioned in the Doomsday book in 1086 but the current church dates back to around the 13th century. 

This year's theme is ‘Through the seasons’ with displays celebrating Easter, Harvest and Christmas with the popular plant sale also returning, with a variety of seasonal flowers, plants and vegetables, all grown by the team.

Tea, coffee and cake available to eat in or take away. 

Postcode: DN21 5BS

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday CLOSED, Sunday 10am-4pm

Photo: Dave Hitchborne / St Andrew, Fillingham / CC BY-SA 2.0

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East Stockwith • St Peter

East Stockwith - St Peter (image supplied by church)

St Peter’s, East Stockwith is a Victorian Mission church built in 1846 with the vestry added in 1895. It was badly damaged by an earthquake in 2008. The story of the rebuild is told in photographs in the church. A warm welcome awaits all.

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

Open: 16th-17th May, Saturday 10am - 3.30pm • Sunday 10am - 3.30pm

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Corringham • St Laurence

Corringham • St Laurence (photo Ashley Taylor)

A church has stood on this site for over 1,000 years. 

In the late 19th century under the influence of the Oxford Movement two sisters; Mary Beckett and Elizabeth, Lady Bacon engaged G F Bodley and Thomas Garner to both restore and recapture the ‘beauty of holiness’, a glimpse of heaven! These two architects scattered gold dust and raised this church to great heights. 

The church contains stained glass by Wailes Kempe and Christopher Whall. 

The Lady Chapel has been given over to Community Outreach, increasing footfall and funds to upkeep this Grade I listed church. 

With a reputation for serving high quality light refreshments and lunches a warm welcome awaits you.

Postcode: DN21 5QY

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

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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. Homemade cakes, delicious scones await you...

Postcode: LN3 4AB

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 12noon-4pm

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Bishop Norton - St Peter

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A 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 tympanum 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. Our theme is ‘Hobbies + Pursuits’.  Plant stall and book stall.

Postcode: LN8 2BE

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm 

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Market Rasen - St Thomas the Apostle

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Several stained glass windows are of great interest. Booklets of our beautiful church are available and stewards will be available to help should you need it. Children’s activity corner, musical entertainment at planned times, floral displays, craft displays and bell ringing. Light refreshments will be available in the church room. Enjoy your visit. 

Postcode: LN8 3HL

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 12 noon - 4pm 

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Wragby - All Saints

Ashley Taylor, Wragby All Saints, for the National Churches Trust

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

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

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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: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Walesby - St Mary

Walesby • St Mary
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St Mary’s is an arts and crafts Church designed by the architect Temple Moore. The church within has many interesting features including the pillars in the central arcade dividing the church in two lengthways.  The church is visited by many people who come to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere here surrounded by beautiful rolling wolds.

Postcode: LN8 3UR

Open 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm 

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Thoresway - St Mary

David Wright, Thoresway, St Mary, CC BY-SA 2.0

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 an 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 homemade cakes and savouries, including our popular gluten free and vegetarian offerings. 

Postcode: LN8 3UY 

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm 

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