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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Rothwell - St Mary Magdalene

Rothwell - St Mary Magdalene - Photo Richard Croft (Creative Commons License)

Major parts of the church date from the Norman period and the Anglican parish register dates from 1562. There are nine rich Norman arches in the nave.The tower was originally Saxon. The church was repaired and enlarged in 1849. Display of flowers.

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

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

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Tealby • All Saints

Tealby All Saints, photo by Gary Brothwell, source

Have a go at ringing our church bells. Our theme is ‘The Bells’. Explore our floral arrangements and everything on display. Explore how we have grown to rely on bells and their everyday uses in our lives. Enjoy a fresh homemade lunch in this Grade I listed building, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Open: 20-21st May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury

Situated in Cross Street which is small and narrow, the church and the house were built in 1866. The church is decorated in Pugin style and is only a five minute walk from Marshall’s Yard retail centre. North Street and Roseway car parks are also nearby. There will be a costume and textile display as well as information about the WWI memorial. Additional information about the convent school. Refreshments will include tea, coffee and cake.

Parking in nearby Marshall’s Yard Retail Park.

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

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

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Upton cum Kexby • All Saints

A jigsaw church of many periods from Anglo-Saxon to Victorian. There will be a display of kneelers. Please note car parking will not be available in the Rose and Crown car park but available in cemetery car park in Church Road.

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

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Saxilby • St Botolph

Saxilby • St Botolph
(Photo by Brian, Creative Commons Link)

Predominantly 14th/15th century, the building has fine examples of other architectural styles over a period of 900 years, including a late 10th/early 11th century grave cover fragment and a small Norman doorway. 

Other things to discover include 14th century tomb chest supporting alabaster knight & lady figures, a fine Victorian William Hill organ, imposing 1935 Ninian Comper stained glass window and the pre-reformation ‘Saxilby (music) fragment’.

 

 

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

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 12noon - 5pm

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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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Fillingham • St Andrew

Fillingham • St Andrew
(photo David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

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. Over the weekend we will feature a display called ‘Fillingham Church Journeys’ including an exhibition of wedding dresses, christening gowns and photographs of our residents on their wedding days. Our floral arrangements will reflect our theme. We will serve light refreshments.

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

Open:  18-19th May, Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday 10am-3pm

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Market Rasen • St Thomas

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

Welcome, we hope you find our parish church a place of peace as well as of interest. Christians have worshipped on this spot for over 900 years. Please pick up a church guide showing points of interest. In the Lady Chapel which was added 1877 as an extension for further seating,the face of a Green Man can be seen on the corbel, this image of pagan origin adopted for the Christian tradition was used for medieval decoration.

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

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

Open: 11-12th 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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Southrey • St John the Divine

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Down a country lane which leads to the river Witham stands the unique little church of St John’s. Made up of bits and pieces from other churches it offers a place of peace and reflection for all visitors. This year the inside will be adorned with flowers and different forms of art covering Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

Stained glass window, Southrey church, Photography by
 Julian P Guffogg and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Postcode: LN3 5TA, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 9am - 4pm • Sunday 9am - 4pm

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Nettleton • St John the Baptist

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

We are embracing ‘Hymns, Songs & Psalms’ theme and will have flowers and exhibits to view. Visitors will receive a warm welcome, light refreshments and a chance to browse amongst the many plants and books for sale. The most notable feature of our church, nestled in a valley at the foot of the Wolds is the tower. Except for the 15th century top stage and buttresses it was built in late Saxon times.

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

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

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 11.30am - 3.30pm

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Gautby • All Saints

Gautby • All Saints 
(image David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

Wonderful peaceful church in an ideal setting. Full of local history relating to the Vyner family. Fabulous stained glass window by William Morris. A ‘must visit’ church.

The William Morris window and memorial statues (picture Sowberry House B&B)

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

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 9.30am - 5pm • Sunday 9.30am - 5pm

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Apley Church - St Andrew

Apley Church - St Andrews
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

St Andrew’s, built in 1871 is often described as a little gem. The church is set in a large churchyard. There will be a flower display based on the theme “Celebrating 25 years of the festival” Visitors will receive a warm welcome, together with complimentary light refreshments.

The new Altar Frontal

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

OPENING TIMES 20-21st May
Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm

NEARBY 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 picturesque 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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