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.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*
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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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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Great Limber • St Peter

Great Limber • St Peter 
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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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Gautby • All Saints

Gautby • All Saints 
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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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Claxby • St Mary

Claxby St Mary - Copyright Churches Festival *

You will get a warm welcome at this 14th century church, much altered in the 1870s. We have good Victorian stained glass, a founder’s tomb and an elaborate 16th century memorial as well as two corbel ends showing faces with tongues sticking out. We will also have a display depicting ‘The Spirit of Claxby.’ Claxby gone by - stories told in artifacts, Claxby present - village life in 21st century and Claxby the Future - what plans the church has going forward.

Memorial Window for Georg Ogg - Copyright Churches Festival *

As you open the door... Copyright Churches Festival *

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

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

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

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

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