West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Toilets Nearby

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Knaith • St Mary

St Mary's Knaith, photograph by Eddy Overson

Described as “odd, but delightful with stunning views of the River Trent”, St Mary’s curious appearance reflects an intriguing and calamitous history.

A free guided tour is available with tales of naughty nuns, civil war intrigue and fabulous fortunes won, lost and given away.

The church dates from c1330 and has interesting features including a superb Gothic font, a fine Jacobean pulpit complete with tester, medieval pew ends, and an unusual altar Baldacchino among many other amazing artefacts.

A festival visitor commented on Facebook: "Our first stop this morning was St Mary's at Knaith. A small church tucked away but an absolute must to visit. Absolutely fascinating and the gentleman there gave us a little tour, pointing out so many things we would have missed on our own. My friends have been visiting churches as part of the festival for several years and said that is was one of the most interesting they had been to, especially given the gentleman's tour and stories"

Postcode: DN21 5PE

Open: 10-11th 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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Hemswell • All Saints

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

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful church which stands proudly in the village surrounded by a well kept graveyard. Interested in local history? On display will be scrapbooks documenting village life in times gone by. Hemswell censuses and a graveyard plan will assist you in finding your ancestors. Light refreshments available both days. Can we tempt you to a slice of delicious home made cake?

Postcode: DN21 5UQ,

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

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

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Glentham • St Peter & Our Lady

David Wright, Glentham Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

The front porch of our church is adorned with the Tournay Arms and a rare medieval ‘pieta’, a representation of the Virgin with the dead Christ across her knees.

We have stained glass by Whale and box pews.

Postcode: LN8 2EP

Open: 10-11th 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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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.

Postcode: LN8 5JJ

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

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity.

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Nettleton • St John the Baptist

Nettleton St John the Baptist - Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Visitors will receive a warm welcome, light refreshments and a chance to browse amongst the many plants and books for sale. ‘Colours of the Rainbow’ will be our theme for our floral decorations.

Our church, nestled in a valley at the foot of the Wolds on the Viking Way retains its Saxon origins and has a notable tower.

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Postcode: LN7 6NP

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 3pm

Photos: Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

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Nettleton St John the Baptist - Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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Middle Rasen • St Peter and St Paul

Middle Rasen St Peter and St Paul - Copyright 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 ‘Holiday Memories’. Various hot homemade soups, bread rolls, tea, coffee, cold drinks, cakes and biscuits will be served both days.

Postcode: LN8 3TS

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm.

Photo: Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

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Great Limber • St Peter

St Peter's Church, Great Limber by Bill Henderson CC BY-SA 2.0

St Peter’s is a Grade I listed building is situated within the conservation area of Great Limber village. Attractive pond and village hall are close by.

The church was built in the 12th century with 13th, 14th, 16th and 19th additions.

The lych gate was built in 1912.

The tower has three bells dating from 1595. The chancel arch is crossed by a rood loft of recent construction.

Interior restoration is by William Butterfield in 1854-64.

Postcode: DN37 8JN

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

Photo: St Peter's Church, Great Limber by Bill Henderson CC BY-SA 2.0

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Claxby • St Mary

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.

There will be a display of christening gowns and wedding dresses covering various decades.

Postcode: LN8 3YX,

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

Photo: Copyright Ashley Taylor, Claxby, St Mary

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Memorial Window for Georg Ogg - Copyright Ashley Taylor

As you open the door... Copyright Ashley Taylor

* Photographs by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for the festival

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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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