West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Toilets Nearby

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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

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

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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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Walesby - St Mary

Walesby • St Mary
(Photo David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

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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Stainfield - St Andrew

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Rededicated in 1711, this beautiful Queen Anne church is thought to be built to a design by Christopher Wren, sits on the site of a former Benedictine nunnery, surrounded by parkland. View the original 18th century Tyrwhitt tapestries on display in the church, read about the nunnery, the legend of the Wild Man and its place in early village history. Homemade cakes, lunches, and afternoon teas available at Hill House all weekend.

Postcode: LN8 5JJ

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

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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. Nursery rhymes will be our theme for our floral decorations and exhibits. Our church nested in a valley at the foot of the Wolds on the Viking Way retains its Saxon origin and has a notable tower.

Postcode: LN7 6NP

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 11.30am - 3pm

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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’s and 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 this will focus on “nursery rhymes”. Various homemade soups, bread rolls, tea, coffee, cold drinks and biscuits will be served both days.

Postcode: LN8 3TS

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

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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. First built in the 12th century there have been several additions and alterations over the years. IN the churchyard, there are Commonwealth Graves, and the Community Orchard stands adjacent to the grounds. The lychgate built in 1912 is the main entrance to the churchyard. To the west of the building is a square tower with a battlement parapet.

Postcode: DN37 8JN

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

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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. The east window is particularly attractive. An embroidery exhibition by local embroiderers and other attractions.

Postcode: DN38 6AU

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Gautby - All Saints

Gautby All Saints by Richard Croft, CC BY-SA 2.0

A very special church dating from 1756 with amazing monuments of the Viners. Beautiful William Morris stained glass window. A very warm welcome awaits you with easy off road parking.

Postcode: LN8 5JP

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 9am - 5.30pm • Sunday 9am - 5.30pm

Photo: Gautby All Saints by Richard Croft, CC BY-SA 2.0

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