Hainton • St Mary

Hainton St Mary - Photo by David Wright (source)

An estate 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 monuments to the Heneage Family, from a brass of 1435 to a modern memorial of 1954, providing an illustrated history of monumental styles. They are unusual because of the time span for one family. Light refreshments available throughout the day.

Postcode: LN8 6LS, click here to find on Google Maps.

Open 11-12th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10.30am-4pm

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Willingham by Stow - St Helen

Willingham by Stow, St Helen - 

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There will be displays in church from local craftspeople and a concert Saturday evening performed by local artists, 7pm start in the church. Lunches will not be served but sausage and bacon baps will be available in the morning and tea/coffee and cakes all day.

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

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Coates by Stow • St Edith

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The glory of St Edith’s is its medieval woodwork. Magnificent rood screen with its loft and oak boarded tympanum dominates the church. It is the only surviving example in Lincolnshire. Please come and see our wonderful church mice.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Almost every century has made a distinctive contribution to the structure, a testimony to the many people whose spiritual home it has been. Amazingly it escaped the ravages of the Reformation and rebellion, aided, no doubt by the moated situation. 

The Church is an architectural gem, an oasis of peace and serenity located in the midst of a busy, working farm. 

It is a living place of worship with regular services.

The church's own website can be found here: http://www.stedithscoates.co.uk/

Postcode: LN1 2DW click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18th-19th May, Saturday 11am - 6pm • Sunday 9am - 6pm

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Messingham - Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft (source)

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 Willson. A special invitation this year to meet and be inspired by the work of crafters, photographers and artists from our local creative community. Please see our website for further details. www.holytrinitymessingham.co.uk

Postcode: DN17 3SF, click here to find on Google Maps

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Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Minting - St Andrew

Minting - St Andrew. Photo by Dave Hitchborne Creative Commons Licence

St Andrew’s will be open as a quiet church for people to enjoy the
peaceful surroundings of a beautiful village church.

Postcode: LN9 5RS, click here to find on Google Maps

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Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm

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South Kelsey • St Mary

South Kelsey St Mary, photo by David Wright, source

St Mary’s church was originally built around 1228 and rebuilt in 1795 leaving the original tower in place. There are brass effigies of Sir Richard Hansard and his wife Joan from the 15th century. Exhibitions of local history. 

Postcode: LN7 6PH, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10.30am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

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North Kelsey • All Hallows

North Kelsey All Hallows
Photo David Purchase, source.

Our peaceful church dedicated to All Hallows meaning All Saints is a Grade II listed building. Whilst extensively rebuilt in 1784 and 1869 the late Norman ironstone tower with twin 13th century bell openings has been retained. A rather fine 13th century carved coffin lid can also be found in the chancel. Come and find out more about our history and enjoy some light refreshments.

All welcome, wheelchair accessible.

Postcode: LN7 6EH, click here to find on Google Maps
Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 12noon-4pm
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Legsby • St Thomas

Photograph by Richard Croft, source

Early medieval, Norman arches and Norman font bearing traditional double rope carving around top edge. The lychgate entrance is dedicated to those who lost their lives in WWI. Come along and enjoy a peaceful setting. Hot beef rolls served with locally produced beef.

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

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 20am - 2pm  Sunday 10am - 12noon

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Holton le Moor • St Luke

Holton le Moor • St Luke. Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, source

A quiet church with many interesting features including Norman and 13th century. Unusually there are two altars and a number of family memorial tablets. Part of the special churchyard is set aside for God’s Acre. Exhibition and church heritage display. Refreshments are available.

Stained glass window, St Luke's church, Holton le Moor.
Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, source

Postcode: LN7 6AG, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 9-10th May, Saturday 12noon-4pm • Sunday 12noon-5pm. 

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Waddingham • St Mary & St Peter

Waddingham • St Mary & St Peter
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

Situation is east of main village on a high mound; a very peaceful location. Originally two churches stood here but now only this one remains. Stations of the Cross are mounted on the walls around the church. (History of the church leaflets available and graveyard plans also available). Plant stall selling a variety of locally grown items.

The church has its own website here: 

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14904/

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

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Spridlington • St Hilary

Spridlington • St Hilary
(Photo by Brian, Creative Commons Link)

Enclosed by tall horse chestnut trees, St Hilary’s is an unusual late Victorian church designed by James Fowler of Louth in 1873. Look for the high tower with saddleback roof, the stained glass windows (particularly the Nativity scenes in the West window) and the Victorian woodwork in the chancel. The beautiful restored Thomas Nicholson organ is a point of interest.

Pipes of the restored Thomas Nicholson Organ

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

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Snitterby • St Nicholas

Snitterby • St Nicholas
(photo by David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

Our church is a little gem because it has several unique features. It has a stone exterior and a warm brick interior typical of James Fowler (rebuilt in 1866). The tower was rebuilt in 1894. Recent tower restoration work in 2022. Visit us and enjoy a warm welcome and light refreshments in our lovely church. Cake stall and book stall.

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

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Scampton • St John the Baptist

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

‘As national winners of the “Open for Visitors Award 2022”, we are proud to be able to offer: 107 military and war graves and the history behind some of the personnel, two new stained glass windows dedicated to all who served at RAF Scampton and 617 Squadron, a photographic exhibition “The History of RAF Scampton 1916-2023”.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

We have an RAF Chapel containing Squadron Shields and Honours Board. Outside there are war graves, both allied and German and a rose-bed dedicated to John Hannah VC. 

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

Postcode: LN1 2SE, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 4pm.

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Saxby • St Helen

Saxby • St Helen
(photo by David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

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The church and family mausoleum is believed to have been designed by Lancelot “Capability” Brown – built c1775 whilst working for Richard 4th Earl Scarborough. Brown designed several churches (including Compton Verney in Warwickshire and Combe D’Abitot in Worcestershire), whilst carrying out his landscape commissions on estates around the country. The church is a wonderful example of the classical style he used.
 

More on the Capability Brown connection here
http://brightwatergardens.co.uk/the-capability-brown-connection/

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

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

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Pilham • All Saints

Pilham - Copyright Churches Festival - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Believed to be one of the smallest churches in England to include a vestry and apse. Comments from visitors often use the words ‘quaint’, ‘peaceful’, ‘charming’, stunning’, ‘small but perfect’. We keep displays compact to let the building speak for itself but there will be flowers and some church records available for visitors to look through.

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

Postcode: DN21 3NU, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Morton • St Paul

Morton St Paul and its labyrinth

St Paul’s welcomes visitors to view its collection of ten windows designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, who worked on them with William Morris. The carpet in front of the altar is also of a William Morris design. Font of Frosterley marble surmounted by a fine canopy. The Augustus Gern organ was built in 1891 and the organ case is a wonderful piece of craftsmanship. A warm welcome and delicious refreshments.

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: 18-19th 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)

Our beautiful, peaceful church has recently become a Local Ecumenical Partnership, including Anglicans, Baptists and Methodists who worship together. Flower displays, church archives, displays of historical photographs of the church and town, organ music and activities for children where appropriate. Very many historical features and links to Henry VIII are part of the great history of this church. The bell ringing chamber has a magnificently decorated ceiling.

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

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12.15pm - 4pm

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Grayingham • St Radegund

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

Come and see our new extension on the south side of the church. New disabled toilet, servery and meeting room. See our displays of plans and photographs of the stages in the building. See our old records, stained glass and many artefacts to members of a Victorian rector’s family of Grayingham. Play the Benjamin Flight organ. Food all day, baps filled with local produce, home made cakes and much more.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity