Swallow - Holy Trinity

Swallow - Holy Trinity
Copyright John Firth and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

Built over many centuries from 11th to 19th, Holy Trinity is a small village church with a traditional layout. This year’s theme will be the history of Swallow Village, with copies of that history on sale. 

Postcode: LN7 6DL click here to find on Google Maps

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Open: 20-21st May - Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 5pm

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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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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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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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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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*Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

Clixby • All Hallows

Clixby • All Hallows
(photo Dave Hitchborne - Creative Commons Link)

This little roadside church is the thirteenth century chancel of a larger church which was a ruin until 1889, when the chancel was gently restored and a west porch added. Inside you can see a fourteenth century stone slab with an incised cross and chalice commemorating a priest, and Latin inscriptions in praise of the Virgin Mary adorn on the wooden ceiling. A fine font and pews have been rescued from other historic churches.

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

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

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Caistor • Methodist Church

Caistor • Methodist Church
(Photo Peter Croft, link to source with license details)

A Victorian Grade II listed building built in 1842. The listing includes the pews, decorative ceiling rose and organ with pump handle and balcony with doored pews. Open planned interior has been sympathetic to the character of the building..

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

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

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Caistor • St Peter & St Paul

Caistor • St Peter & St Paul
(photo Richard Croft - Creative Commons Link)

The church has a fine collection of kneelers worked by members of the congregation. Magnificent window by Kempe and Burlinson and Grylls. Pets welcome!

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

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

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Cabourne - St Nicholas

Cabourne - St Nicholas
(photo: Richard Croft: Creative Commons Link)

Apologies, this church is no longer open for the 2024 festival. 

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Cabourne St. Nicholas’ tower is of architectural interest and considered to be of Anglo-Saxon origin. The tower walls are 3 feet 9 inches thick. The tower arch stands about 15 feet high and is 6 feet wide. The rough cut foundation stones can be seen at the west end of the nave. The spring in the field to the north of the church is linked to St Nicholas and baptism.

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

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

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