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Wrawby - St Mary

Paul Glazzard, St Mary's Church, Wrawby, CC BY-SA 2.0

A church has existed in Wrawby since the year 627 and is mentioned in the Domesday survey of 1068, being the oldest surviving building in Wrawby.

St Mary’s shows traces of various periods in history with the tower dating from the 13th century and the font from the 14th. Much was rebuilt in the 1800s. The north porch was built in 1887.

The church stands in peaceful grounds and is now also used for worship by Wrawby Methodist Church.

Postcode: DN20 8SL

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Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 12noon - 3pm

Photo: Paul Glazzard, St Mary's Church, Wrawby, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Ulceby - St Nicholas

John Beal, St Nicholas Church, Ulceby, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Nicholas church is a unique Grade I listed building on a site where there has been a church since the Saxon period. The building is of national architectural significance with a rood screen linked to Thornton Abbey.

Other highlights include 15th century pew ends, a stained glass window dedicated to vicar Henry Flowers (who himself appears in the window), and a memorial to someone killed in one of the very first railway accidents.

BBQ lunches and book sale.

Postcode: DN39 6TB

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

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Brigg - Methodist Church

David Wright, Brigg Methodist Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

Brigg Methodist Church has a silver award within the La Rocha Eco-Church scheme. There is opportunity to hear about how this achievement was gained as part of the church’s missional response. And how the development of an eco/community garden is a springboard for engaging with young people and the wider community.

A range of resources relating to Climate Change/Action/Justice is available and on the Saturday you may be directed to Oikos if you are interested in eco products, including refills.

Postcode: DN20 8TR

Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

Photo: David Wright, Brigg Methodist Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Brigg - St John the Evangelist

D H Wright on Flickr, Church of St. John, Brigg, CC BY 2.0

A Victorian Grade II listed church, built on the sight of the Chapel of Ease from 1699, completed and opened in 1843. Standing in the heart of the town with entrances off both Bigby Street on the south side and Wrawby Street pedestrian precinct on the north side. Hanging in the church is a History of the parish of Glandford Bridge written in 1902.

Incorporated into the stain glass windows over the altar are three well known Brigg landmarks.

Postcode: DN20 8EJ

Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 9.30am - 12noon • Sunday 9.30am - 3pm

Photo: D H Wright on Flickr, Church of St. John, Brigg, CC BY 2.0

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Scawby - St Hybald

David Wright, St Hybald Church, Scawby, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Hybald, a little known Saxon saint of the 7th century was probably the Abbot of Hibaldstow. Only 3 other local churches are dedicated to him: those in Ashby de la Launde, near Sleaford; Manton (although this is now a private dwelling) and our neighbouring village of Hibaldstow where he is believed to have been buried.

The earliest recorded church in Scawby now only survives in the lower part of the 14th century tower. After a ‘fire’ in 1839 the rest of the church was rebuilt and extended. St Hybald’s contains many funereal monuments to the Nelthorpe family, who lived in the adjacent Scawby Hall.

Postcode: DN20 9AE

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

Photo: David Wright, St Hybald Church, Scawby, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Redbourne - St Andrew

Ian S, St Andrew's, Redbourne, CC BY-SA 2.0

This substantial church, built largely in the 14th and 15th centuries, has a wonderfully tall, slender tower. The interior is an attractive mix of Decorated and Perpendicular with Georgian and Victorian.

It includes a very beautiful, detailed, dramatic and vividly coloured stained glass window of the Day of Judgement from 1830. There are also some excellent 18th and 19th century monuments, some ducal hatchments of the St Albans family who lived at the Hall and a notable incised slab to Sir Gerald Sothill (1410).

St Andrew’s is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Postcode: DN21 4QN

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

Photo: Ian S, St Andrew's, Redbourne, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Hibaldstow - St Hybald

David Wright, St Hybald, Hibaldstow, CC BY-SA 2.0

We are one of only 3 churches in the country dedicated to St Hybald - the other two being our sister church in Scawby and Ashby-de-la-Launde. And we have the particular honour of having the bones of St Hybald himself buried under our chancel.

The village name Hibaldstow means ‘burial-place of St Hybald’ and dates back to at least 664AD. It is thought the St Hybald, possibly a pupil of St Chad, set up a mission station or monastery in what became Hibaldstow, and was eventually buried there.

Despite the long history of Christian worship, the present church dates from 1866 (chancel) and 1875 (nave), and the tower was rebuilt in the 1960s. St Hybald’s occasionally plays host to pilgrimages from to see the relics of St Hybald.

Postcode: DN20 9RA

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

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

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Gate Burton - St Helen

Richard Croft, St Helen's Church, Gate Burton, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Helen’s church, Gate Burton is a beautiful estate church of 1866 by Sir G. G. Scott, with a west tower, nave and chancel. It has geometrical tracery. The font is Norman and drum shaped, and decorated with segmental arched arcading, revealing flowers or faces. Coffees and light snacks will be served in the church on the open weekend.

While the road is marked private, access to the church is permitted

Postcode: DN21 5BA

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

Photo: Richard Croft, St Helen's Church, Gate Burton, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Broughton - St Mary

Richard Croft, St Mary's Church Broughton, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary’s church can safely be dated from 1066, although the tower is possibly earlier, giving evidence that there has been a centre of Christian worship in Broughton for over 900 years at least.

There are many interesting features in St Mary’s including architecture from various periods in its history, Lindsey type grave slabs, and monuments to the Redford and Anderson families.

Postcode: DN20 0HY

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm (Sunday times are an update to those advertised in the brochure).

Photo: Richard Croft, St Mary's Church Broughton, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Epworth • St Andrew

Richard Croft, St.Andrew's Church, Epworth, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Andrew’s is Grade I listed, parts of which date back to the 12th century. It is best known for Samuel Wesley, rector from 1695 to 1735. His sons John and Charles were born and brought up in Epworth. Epworth is therefore seen as the birthplace of Methodism. Samuel is buried in the churchyard.

We will be holding an exhibition and serving refreshments. There are various architectural features in the church, the north and south aisles are the earliest surviving.

Postcode: DN9 1ES

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

Photo: Richard Croft, St.Andrew's church Epworth, 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 and 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 17-18th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10.30am-4pm

Photo: Hainton St Mary, David Wright for Flickr CC BY 2.0

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Keelby - St Bartholomew

Keelby - St Bartholomew

Keelby St Bartholomew by David Wright CC BY-SA 2.0

Our Grade I listed, 12th century church will be open and decorated.

A selection of archive records will be on display with photographs.

The hand written roll of honour was of interest to many in the past festivals.

There is a memorial to Pte Arthur Jackson who was killed in France in 1917.

The churchyard holds Commonwealth War Graves.

Refreshments will be served. An opportunity to chime the 3 bells. Art exhibition over the weekend.

Postcode: DN41 8EB

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

Photo: Keelby St Bartholomew by David Wright CC BY-SA 2.0

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Market Rasen - Holy Rood

Market Rasen - Holy Rood - photo by the church

This year we want you to enjoy our exciting display of angels which will vary from floral compositions to various mixed media creations. There’s a plant stall too.

We have our usual display of vestments including the centuries old Sixhills cope, texts, and silverware. Our organist will play at various times.

Light refreshments are available throughout both days.

On arrival you can have one of our guides give you a tour or feel free to wander round with your friends.

The church also has a webpage on the festival:

https://holyroodcatholicchurch.org.uk/churches-festival-2025/

Postcode: LN8 3BB

Open: 17th-18th May - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 12.30pm - 5pm

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Willingham by Stow - St Helen

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There will be information celebrating the role of St Helen’s Church within the local community and also a celebration of VE Day 80 years.

On Saturday 10th May there will be a sing-a-long and afternoon tea from 4pm to 6pm again celebrating VE Day.

There will be a themed display in the church and a concert on the Saturday evening.

Postcode: DN21 5JY

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

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Scotter - St Peter

Philip Halling, St Peter's Church Scotter, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our beautiful church has parts dating back to the 11th century, and unique 17th century ‘Ringers Rhymes’.

Bell ringers will be in attendance and giving demonstrations throughout the weekend.

The able bodied can climb the tower to view the bells and our 1848 James Harrison clock in its original case with notation and graffiti (small fee).

Please ring 07971026272 on the day for times of tower visits.

A display of Scotter churches past and present will be provided by Scotter Heritage Group.

Postcode: DN21 3RZ

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 4pm.

Photo: Philip Halling, St Peter's Church Scotter, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Messingham - Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade II* listed church, greatly restored in the early 19th century, including the installation of an extensive collection of medieval stained glass by Revd. H.V. Bayley working in collaboration with architect Edward Wilson.

Be a church explorer and enjoy our Family and Heritage Trails and related activities.

Short musical performances will take place throughout the weekend.

Please see their website/Facebook for further details

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064748223889

Postcode: DN17 3SF

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

Photo: Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

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Scothern - St Germain

Photo: J.Hannan-Briggs St Germain Church, Scothern CC BY-SA 2.0

Mentioned in Domesday Book, rebuilt over the years on land owned by Bardney Abbey between 1154 and 1536, who had the right to appoint the priest. Medieval tower with six bells, clock and font presented by the Ellison family. Three double stained glass windows and a medieval grave slab. Fine needlework examples include altar cloths, wall hangings and kneelers. War memorial. Themed exhibition - Village Hobbies and Pastimes, including displays and practical demonstrations.

Postcode: LN2 2UA (please note this is different to the brochure's postcode, which is not correct)

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

Photo: J.Hannan-Briggs St Germain Church, Scothern CC BY-SA 2.0

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Wragby - Methodist

Richard Croft / Wragby Methodist church / CC BY-SA 2.0

A small 19th century Methodist Chapel. Inside we have an organ dedicated to the men and one woman who died during WWI and WWII. We are a warm and welcoming chapel, altered to suit our needs in the 21st century.

Postcode: LN8 5RA

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

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Gainsborough United Reformed Church

Gainsborough United Reformed Church by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

The church was built in 1897 as a memorial to John Robinson, pastor of the Mayflower Pilgrims.

We hold a permanent Pilgrim exhibition in our Mayflower Room.

The two manual pipe organ built in 1903 by Forster and Andrews is listed by the British Institute of Organ Studies as an instrument of national heritage importance.

Postcode: DN21 2JR

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 1pm - 4pm.

Photos: Ashley Taylor at Push Creativity.

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Gainsborough United Reformed Church by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

The Mayflower Room - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The two manual pipe organ built in 1903 by Forster and Andrews -

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Tealby • All Saints

Gary Brothwell, Tealby All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

All Saints church is a beautiful Grade I listed building in a picturesque location in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It has wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.

The village has many connections with Alfred Lord Tennyson and the Tennyson family.

You can see information in the church, as well as many memorials in stone and stained glass.

We also have an interesting collection of needlepoint kneelers and a book about who made them and their connections with the village.

Postcode: LN8 3XW,

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 12noon - 3:30pm • Sunday 12noon - 3:30pm

Photo: Gary Brothwell, Tealby All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

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