Morton • St Paul

Morton St Paul and its labyrinth

St Paul’s welcomes visitors to view its fine collection of ten windows designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones who worked on them with William Morris, which is our privilege to share with you. Also a font of frostily marble surmounted by a fine carved canopy and an Augustus Gern organ built in 1891. The organ case is a wonderful piece of craftsmanship. Follow in the footsteps of St Paul, walk the labyrinth and enjoy tea, coffee and homemade cakes.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Morton • St Paul
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

Postcode: DN21 3AD

Open: 13-14th May,  Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Kirton in Lindsey • St Andrew

Kirton in Lindsey • St Andrew
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

The church is Norman/Early English and Grade I listed. The stone font, stained glass windows, bell ringing chamber and restored chancel are of particular interest. Local history display.

Postcode: DN21 4PJ, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12.30pm - 4pm

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Kettlethorpe • St Peter & St Paul

Kettlethorpe • St Peter & St Paul
(Photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

On this site Katherine Swynford, mistress of John of Gaunt lived and worshipped here. Come and find out about their famous love affair and court scandal at the Katherine exhibition. Also an extensive display of artistic hand crafted kneelers and the famous restored French pulpit. St Peter & St Paul’s church holds a service most Sundays, always using The Book of Common Prayer. 
 
Postcode: LN1 2GZ, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 13-154h May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Heapham • All Saints

Heapham • All Saints
(Photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

On entry to the church path, very visible on the original tower is a keyhole window. Set in a picturesque setting, this delightful church has the remains of a Saxon cross very close to the south facing door as well as having features of Norman arches. Another very interesting feature are the two upside faces carved out on one of the pillars. There is graffiti dating between 11th and 13th century as well as other interesting features.

Postcode: DN21 5PT, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 13th-14th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm

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Hackthorn • St Michael & All Angels

Hackthorn • St Michael & All Angels
(photo David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

A warm welcome awaits you at this beautiful Victorian Gothic church with fine carved woodwork situated in peaceful surrounding among trees and parkland of Hackthorn Hall, overlooking the lake. There is an outstanding 1869 Nicholson organ of historic importance, restored in 1999. A peal of six bells was installed in 2006. 

 

Tea, coffee, cold drinks and freshly made scones also for sale.

                                  Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*
 
Postcode: LN2 3PQ, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Greetwell • All Saints

Greetwell - Copyright Churches Festival*

The medieval settlement of Greetwell was established before the 11th century with 20-30 households. Up to the 15th century it was self sufficient in grain and had a dairy, a smithy, bakery, church and priest. Today Greetwell Church flourishes with no village but a congregation from far and wide. Greetwell is one mile to the east of Lincoln, on the road to Cherry Willingham.

Postcode: LN3 4NG, click here to find on Google Maps


Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 2pm to 4pm • Sunday 2pm to 4pm

Greetwell - Copyright Churches Festival*

The Stephen Langton Trail 

The Stephen Langton Trail that passes through or near six festival churches where you can stop for refreshments or even lunch, click on their names to open their pages of this site:

1. Langton 
2. Wragby
3. Apley
4. Fiskerton 
5. Greetwell 
6. Cherry Willingham

Click this link to read more at the Visit Lincoln website

Click this link to view and download the PDF of the trail 

A 16.5 mile walking trail from the birthplace of Archbishop Stephen Langton, key in the sealing of Magna Carta, to the historic city of Lincoln.

The Stephen Langton Trail starts at the Lincolnshire village of Langton-by-Wragby, birthplace of Archbishop Stephen Langton, and takes a meandering and picturesuqe 16.5 mile walk to historic Lincoln and Lincoln Castle, home to an original copy of the 1215 Magna Carta.

The trail is split into three sections to allow for all abilities and so the walk can be split up over a space of time:

• Section One leads from Langton-by-Wragby to Apley through the Lincolnshire Limewood Nature Reserve (4 miles)
• Section Two from Thistle Storr Wood near Apley to Fiskerton along the Viking Way (6¼ miles)
• Section Three follows the River Witham Valley from Fiskerton on a delightful riverside walk to Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter (6¼ miles).

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Grayingham • St Radegund

Grayingham • St Radegund
(photo David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

Visit and find out about St Radegund, one of only five churches in England dedicated to her. Did your ancestors attend Grayingham school which closed 100 years ago? All the school records from the archives. Many church archives records too. Grayingham wedding photographs back to 1930s. Stained glass windows to a Victorian rectors’ family and the Peele family. Play the Benjamin Flight organ. Food all day, baps filled with local produce, home made cakes, plus our special blueberry scones.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Postcode: DN21 4ET, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Gainsborough • Friends Meeting House

Gainsborough • Friends Meeting House
(Photo John Hall, Flickr Link, License Link)

The Meeting House in Market Street is a touchingly simple building dating from 1704, with a few later additions, mainly 19th century. It remains simple but with a powerful feeling of history, of prayer and of silence. The garden is an oasis in the middle of busy Gainsborough. Visit us and share its atmosphere of peace, talk to us about the experience of being a Quaker and find out the history of Quakerism in Lincolnshire.

Postcode: DN21 2BE, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 14th May, Saturday ONLY 10am - 4pm

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Friends of Gainsborough • Cemeteries & Chapel

Friends of Gainsborough • Cemeteries & Chapel
(photo source: http://www.friendsofthegeneralcemetery.com)

Come and follow via a leaflet and trail taking you on a journey to see the restored headstones to our brave First World War soldiers. Unfortunately our chapel may not be open due to restoration work but we do welcome you to visit and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
 
More information about the location can be found at this link: Friends of the General Cemetery website.

Postcode: DN21 1HH, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 10am - 3pm

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Gainsborough • All Saints

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

A very different Georgian style church with medieval tower and a magnificent interior. The altar piece is a copy of the Da Vinci painting of The Last Supper. The organ is a 3 manual Walker (1906). See too, the beautiful stained glass and a display depicting connections with the Pilgrim Fathers as well as John Wesley and his family.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Postcode: DN21 2JR, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12pm - 4.30pm

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Fiskerton • St Clement of Rome

Fiskerton • St Clement of Rome
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

The north door is Norman, as are all the arches between the nave and chancel and the north aisle. Beautiful stained glass in the East and Skepper windows. Remembrance books and links with the RAF Squadrons within the Lady Chapel.

Postcode: LN3 4ES, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 11am-4pm • Sunday 11.30am-4pm.

The Stephen Langton Trail The Stephen Langton Trail passes through or near six festival churches where you can stop for refreshments, click on their names to open their pages of this site:

1. Langton 

1. Wragby

1. Apley

1. Fiskerton 

1. Greetwell 

1. Cherry Willingham

A 16.5 mile walking trail from the birthplace of Archbishop Stephen Langton, key in the sealing of Magna Carta, to the historic city of Lincoln.

The Stephen Langton Trail starts at the Lincolnshire village of Langton-by-Wragby, birthplace of Archbishop Stephen Langton, and takes a meandering and picturesuqe 16.5 mile walk to historic Lincoln and Lincoln Castle, home to an original copy of the 1215 Magna Carta.
The trail is split into three sections to allow for all abilities and so the walk can be split up over a space of time:

• Section One leads from Langton-by-Wragby to Apley through the Lincolnshire Limewood Nature Reserve (4 miles)

• Section Two from Thistle Storr Wood near Apley to Fiskerton along the Viking Way (6¼ miles)

• Section Three follows the River Witham Valley from Fiskerton on a delightful riverside walk to Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter (6¼ miles).

Click this link to read more at the Visit Lincoln website

Click this link to view and download the PDF of the trail 

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Corringham • St Laurence

Corringham - Copyright Churches Festival - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

There has been a church on this site well over 1,000 years older than the British monarchy. It is 140 years since Bodley & Garner spread gold dust and beautified this Grade I church paid for by Mary Beckett. The parish registers will be made available. Come and see the stone coffin found under the altar in 1883/84. We shall have a churchyard tour weather permitting. The refreshments and lunches are Michelin star quality! A warm welcome awaits you.
 

Corringham - Copyright Churches Festival - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Our church also has a beautifully restored Bodley Ceiling. 

Postcode: DN21 5QY, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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Cherry Willingham • St Peter & St Paul

Cherry Willingham - St Peter & St Paul*

St Peter & St Paul is a wonderful example of Georgian architecture with a beautiful reredos behind the altar. The modern octagonal lantern was designed by Louis Osman who also designed the coronet for the Prince of Wales. Home made cakes, delicious scones await you...

View from the churchyard  - St Peter & St Paul*

Postcode: LN3 4AB, click here to find on Google Maps

Open:  13-14th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 12pm-4pm

* Photographs by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for the festival

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Bishop Norton • St Peter

Grade II* listed St Peter’s sits in the heart of the village. It has three bells and a delightful stained glass East Window. There is a medieval tympanium in the tower wall, an ancient sarcophagus, a Joyce of Whitchurch clock and a 150 year old Nicholson organ. The lychgate is our War Memorial.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Postcode: LN8 2BE, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 13-14th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Market Rasen • St Thomas

Market Rasen St Thomas, copyright Churches Festival.    Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

This Grade II listed, 12th century parish church has a fine recently renovated tower and roofs, stained glass windows, restored organ and bells. There is parking in the Market Square.

Market Rasen St Thomas interior - Copyright Churches Festival     Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Click here for more history of the church, including a panoramic from the tower; http://www.marketrasenheritagetour.co.uk/st-thomas

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Wragby • All Saints

Wragby • All Saints
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

This fine Victorian church has a gallery, a rare organ, a medieval stoup and a fascinating bell tower including 15th century bells. Fine stained glass windows depict ‘Faith, Hope and Charity.’ 

Postcode: LN8 5RA, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 7-8h May, Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10am-5pm.

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Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence

Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence
(photo David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

The church contains wonderful medieval artefacts: rare 14th century stained glass, a scratch sundial, an imposing 14th century church door with ancient ironwork, fascinating carved stone heads. There will be a themed exhibition of local history information. 

Postcode: LN8 5AB, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Thoresway • St Mary

Thoresway • St Mary
(photo David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

St Mary’s has a Romanesque arch from an original tower, 13th century arcades that form the main nave and seven floor stones that date from an earlier period, three decorated with floriated crosses and one named Johannes Gothmvdham who was rector around 1300. There is an exhibition about the history and origins of Thoresway. Vegetarian and gluten free savouries and cakes will be available together with local crafts.

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

Open: 7-8th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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