West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Toilets Nearby

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Binbrook - St Mary & St Gabriel

Binbrook - St Mary & St Gabriel, photo supplied by church

Our church built in 1869 is architect James Fowler’s Victorian gothic masterpiece - The Cathedral of the Wolds. It is completely as he envisaged and his beautiful original plans and illustrations will be on display.

We will offer tours up the impressive spire and the bells can be rung from the Ellacombe system.

The long association with RAF Binbrook is evident in the church and Commonwealth War Graves are looked after in the extensive cemetery.

Postcode: LN8 6DL

Open: Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 4pm

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Bonby - St Andrews

Bonby - St Andrews, photo supplied by church

St Andrew’s church dates from 1100’s possibly built on an earlier wooden building.

Undergoing various renovations throughout its life. Norman, Medieval, Georgian and Victorian periods are clearly evidenced in the building itself.

Originally linked to St Fromond’s in France, now part of Lincoln Diocese, Yarborough Deanery.

It has 3 bells which are chimed on a regular basis, the oldest is dated from the 1400’s and the other 2 are from the tower restoration of 1724.

Postcode: DN20 0PS

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

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Cadney - All Saints

David Hitchborne, Cadney cum Howsham - All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

Grade I All Saints church is a hidden treasure. Parts date back to the 12th century. It is a beautiful, peaceful calm place to visit with many interesting historical features, and volunteers will help point out these, to anyone who would like to know more. On Saturday there is a Teddy bear parachuting event, bears can parachute from the church tower, in a fun event for all ages. Bring your own bear, or borrow a bear to take part.

Postcode: DN20 9HS

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

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Barnetby le Wold - St Mary

Pete Burnett, St Mary's, Barnetby Le Wold, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary’s dates back to the 11th century and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. It was extended in the 14th century with a tower with three bells that were made locally in Grasby. Outside on the south wall is a stone carving of a cat above one of the windows. The church is no longer used for worship and now looked after by The Churches Conservation Trust. It is on the edge of the village within the church graveyard. Exhibition of its history during the weekend.

Postcode: DN38 6JL

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

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Bottesford - St Peter Ad Vincula

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

On the edge of what was once a small village this surprisingly large and breath-taking grade 1 church, is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Early English style largely dating from 13th century with 14th and 16th century aisles, the 14th century tower houses a ring of six bells dating from 1710 to 2002, which are rung regularly. A warm welcome awaits those who come to experience the incredible craftsmanship of our ancestors with some fascinating features. Enjoy light refreshments which will be available throughout. Well behaved dogs also welcome.

Postcode: DN16 3RD

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 9am - 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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South Carlton - St John the Baptist

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

Church contains the 17th century Monson Monument which has recently been restored also stencils depicting story of John the Baptist on the chancel ceiling have been reinstated.

Postcode: LN1 2RH

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday: 9am - 6pm.

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

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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 & 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 9th-10th May, Saturday 10.30am - 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: 9th-10th 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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Laughton • All Saints

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

Warm and friendly old church Bodley restoration ceiling, chancel, rood screen, reredos (restored 2016). Large medieval knight for brass rubbing. War memorial book viewing. Sung Evensong, Sunday - 2:30pm.

Postcode: DN21 3PP

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

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

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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.

Postcode: DN21 5DG,

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

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Detail from the Wray marble tomb (photo Angela Montague)

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Willoughton • St Andrew

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

Apologies, this church is no longer open for the 2024 festival.

Please check our 'Changes' page for other changes to the brochure:

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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: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Spridlington - St Hilary

Spridlington St Hilary's by Brian (Flickr) CC BY-SA 2.0

Enclosed by tall horse chestnut trees, St Hilary’s is an unusual late Victorian church designed by James Fowler of Louth in 1873.

Look for the high tower with saddleback roof, the stained glass windows (particularly the Nativity scenes in the West window) and the Victorian woodwork in the chancel.

The beautiful restored Thomas Nicholson organ is a point of interest.

Postcode: LN8 2DE

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

Photo: Spridlington St Hilary's by Brian (Flickr) CC BY-SA 2.0

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Pipes of the restored Thomas Nicholson Organ

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Snitterby • St Nicholas

David Wright, Snitterby Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our church is a little gem because it has several unique features. It has a stone exterior and a warm brick interior typical of James Fowler (rebuilt in 1866). The tower was rebuilt in 1894. Recent tower restoration work in 2022.

Visit us and enjoy a warm welcome and light refreshments in our lovely church.

Cake stall and book stall.

Postcode: DN21 4TY,

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm
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Scotton • St Genewys

St Genewys church, Scotton by J.Hannan-Briggs CC BY-SA 2.0

Grade I listed St Genewys is a mainly 13th century church with the top of the tower in the later Perpendicular style.

Wall memorial to John Morley, Rector 1711-1731, a patron of John Wesley.

Hatchment of Fredricks’ family; sometime Lord of the Manor, patron and Baronet of Burood.

Postcode: DN21 3RB,

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

Photo: St Genewys church, Scotton by J.Hannan-Briggs CC BY-SA 2.0

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Saxilby • St Botolph

Saxilby, St Botolph by Brian on Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Photographic display of the wood carvings on the 15th century nave roof ceiling bosses.

“Saxilby Fragment” - a significant surviving piece of medieval musical manuscript.

Daubney tomb of 1370 in the north chapel.

Early Norman doorway in the north aisle. Oak chancel screen with its original 15th century tracery. 15th century font.

Fine organ by W. Hill, London, 1894.

North aisle stained-glass window 1935, by Sir Ninian Comper claimed by some to be the greatest church furnisher since Wren.

Postcode: LN1 2PE,

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 12noon - 5pm

Photo: Saxilby • St Botolph by Brian on Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

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Saxby • St Helen

Saxby • St Helen
(photo by David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

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The church and family mausoleum is believed to have been designed by Lancelot “Capability” Brown – built c1775 whilst working for Richard 4th Earl Scarborough. Brown designed several churches (including Compton Verney in Warwickshire and Combe D’Abitot in Worcestershire), whilst carrying out his landscape commissions on estates around the country. The church is a wonderful example of the classical style he used.

More on the Capability Brown connection here
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Postcode: LN8 2DH, click here to find on Google Maps

Open 13-14th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Pilham • All Saints

Pilham - Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Described by visitors as “quaint”, “charming”, “peaceful” and “small but perfect”. All Saints is one of the smallest churches in England and records show a vicar in place from 1269.

The tower may well be original but there have been major changes to the chancel since, a drawing of 1789 shows the door in the righthand wall.

There will be light refreshments available, a small display of vintage vehicles and church records for visitors to look through.

Postcode: DN21 3NU

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Knaith • St Mary

St Mary's Knaith, photograph by Eddy Overson

St Mary’s church, 11th century, described as an enigma and notable for its Baldacchino canopy over the altar, and the special sense of peace people experience as they step inside.

Visitors are welcome to listen to a talk and discover more about St Mary’s mysterious history, enjoy the secluded location, or sit quietly in church for a moment of calm.

Postcode: DN21 5PE

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

Photo: St Mary's Knaith, photograph by Eddy Overson

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St Mary’s English Decorated period Gothic font has been described thus:
“This very splendid font is we think altogether the handsomest we ever saw…”

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Fillingham • St Andrew

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

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.

Over the weekend we will feature a display called ‘Fillingham Church Journeys’ including an exhibition of wedding dresses, christening gowns and photographs of our residents on their wedding days.

Our floral arrangements will reflect our theme.

We will serve light refreshments.

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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