Willoughby with Sloothby, St Helena

Willoughby with Sloothby, St Helena*

St Helena’s dates back to the 14th century; in the bell tower there is what Pevsner describes as ‘a wonderfully primeval ladder’. The octagonal font is where John Smith was baptised in 1580; he later became famous as Captain John Smith, a leader of the Jamestown Colony in Virginia. The chancel windows depict scenes from the Jamestown Colony and include Pocahontas, wife of John Rolfe. St Helena’s is a member of ‘Caring for God’s Acre’ and there is a nature trail in the churchyard.

Opening Times 12-13th September

Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode: LN13 9SX

Photo: R Jones

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Welton le Marsh, St Martin

Welton le Marsh, St Martin*

Church destroyed in English Civil War and rebuilt in 1797. Retains medieval chalk base. 14th century font recovered from a field and reinstated in 1912 (evidence of musket ball damage). Organ from Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Display by Alex Peters of historical artefacts and facts relating to the ‘Battle of Welton le Marsh’ according to Oliver Cromwell’s letters 1643. Art exhibition by local artists.

Opening Times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

Post code: PE23 5TJ

Photo: Josh Holmes

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Trusthorpe, St Peter

Trusthorpe, St Peter

The original Saxon church was destroyed by encroaching sea. This re-built church, constructed of red brick, has a Medieval font. The porch has an inverted stone, carved with shield, cross and Gothic inscription. The Tower dates back to 1606 with re-built Nave in 1842. It has beautiful stained-glass windows and holds 2+ regular services every week. A well-maintained churchyard, gardens, paddock and car-park. St Peters gained a silver award for Eco-church in 2026 plus East Midlands ’In Bloom’ and ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ awards in 2025. Active campanologists ring on Sundays and for national ringing events.

Opening Times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: LN12 2PH

Photo: D Povey

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Sutton on Sea, St Clement

Sutton on Sea, St Clement

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE: SECOND WEEKEND

This church has been omitted from the brochure, but is taking part in the festival on the second weekend. Please support them with a visit. 

Sunday: Morning Worship 10.30am; 3pm Battle of Britain Service

“The Church with the Leaning Tower”

Leaning tower. Plaque marking level of 1953 flood waters.

Grave of local lad killed by a sniper’s bullet in Northern Ireland – Martin Robinson – 16.4.1972, just 21 years old. Served with 1st Battalion of Worcester & Sherwood Foresters. 

A bench in his memory in Memorial Garden on Furlongs Road by children’s play area.

Pleasant garden with wildflowers area.

Opening Times 12th-13th September

Saturday 9.30am-5pm
Sunday 9.30am-5pm including 10.30am Morning Worship and 3pm Battle of Britain Service 

Postcode: LN12 2JB

Photo: C Collins

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Orby, All Saints

Orby, All Saints*

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE: SECOND WEEKEND

This church is one of our late additions. It does not appear in the printed brochure, but is taking part in the festival on the second weekend. Please support them with a visit. 

All Saints Church, Orby is nestled close to the Lincolnshire wolds. It is a medieval structure built in the local greenstone. The present Nave was built in the Early English style around the year 1150. The south aisle was added around 1450 and the west tower 50yrs later, then the porch in 1600. 

We plan to hold our usual beautiful flower festival with refreshments, teas and coffee. 

We welcome all visitors to our beautiful Church.

Opening Times 12-13th September

Saturday 10.30am – 3.30pm

Sunday 10.30am – 3.30pm

Postcode: PE24 5HT

*Photo: Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

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Mablethorpe, St Mary

Mablethorpe, St Mary*

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE: SECOND WEEKEND

This church is one of our late additions. It does not appear in the printed brochure, but is taking part in the festival on the second weekend. Please support them with a visit. 

Ancient church in extensive churchyard, dating from 1300 when Sir Roger de Montalt, a baron during reign of Henry VIII, gifted the land. Effigy of Robert de Mablethorpe can be seen. The head of the figure rests on a pillow upheld by angels, and beneath the feet are two dragons engaged in fierce combat. 

Opening times 12th-13th September

Saturday 10-2

Sunday 10-12 (including communion service at 11.00am) 2-4

Postcode: LN12 2EW

*Photo Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

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Ingoldmells, St Peter & St Paul

St Peter & St Paul is an early Norman Grade 1 listed church. The first service was held in 1205, but there are indications of a much older church. The tower contains a fine peal of eight bells. 

During WWII Butlins holiday camp in the parish became a naval base, HMS Royal Arthur, where thousands of servicemen were trained. 

We have a chapel dedicated to HMS Royal Arthur, where the memorials include a stained-glass window. The Norwegian Navy were stationed nearby and have strong links with the church; we have a photographic display about their time in the parish.

Opening Times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

Postcode: PE25 1PW

Photo: Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

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Hogsthorpe, St Mary

Hogsthorpe, St Mary

Craft Stalls both days. Live music Saturday afternoon. Refreshments at all times. Light lunches from noon both days.

Sunday worship at 9.30am for an hour. 

Tombola both days. 

Songs of Praise Sunday 2.30pm to close the weekend.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 10.30am-4pm  

Sunday 9am-3.30pm

Photo: E Elvidge

Postcode: PE24 5PP

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Huttoft, St Margaret of Antioch

Huttoft, St Margaret of Antioch

St Margaret’s is a Grade 1 Listed Building. It was built in the 13th century and has a 15th century font with a Victorian canopy. There are many stained glass windows to view. 

The church has many amazing artefacts, including The Great Chair, a carved La Pieta, Medieval Parish Trunks, the village funeral Bier, painted Reredos and a carved Rood Screen.

The church has a strong connection with the poet Sir John Betjeman and the poem ‘A Lincolnshire Church’. The church organ will be played both days from 1pm to 3pm, a mixture of popular hymns and contemporary music.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 9am-4.30pm  

Sunday 9am-4.30pm

Postcode: LN13 9RE

Photo: Josh Holmes

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Hannah cum Hagnaby, St Andrew

Hannah cum Hagnaby, St Andrew

St Andrew’s Church is a Georgian, Grade 1 listed building of simple design, incorporating some reused masonry, which is medieval in origin. The church is surrounded by arable farmland and sits in an elevated position, which gives interesting views of the surrounding area. The interior remains largely unchanged since 1753, including its original oak-panelled box pews. It has a two-decker pulpit and an unusual three-sided altar rail extended in a semi-circle at the front, which is hinged and opens outwards. Cleverly built into one of the pews is a marble font.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 11am-5pm  

Sunday 11am-5pm

Photo: C Hextall

Postcode: LN13 9QL

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Bratoft, St Peter & St Paul

Bratoft, St Peter & St Paul*

14th Century church in a quiet rural setting. There are good examples of poppy head carvings and the probably unique allegorical painting of the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 3 feet 1 inch high and 6 feet wide. Birthplace of Revd Thomas Scott, commentator on the bible, and John Stockton, Lord Mayor of London in 1740. Site of 2 Commonwealth War Graves. Hot and cold drinks, cakes will be available. We welcome families to create artwork on our chalk board. The church is dog friendly.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: PE24 5DJ

Photo: J Cramm

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Beesby with Maltby, St Andrew

Beesby, St Andrew

A welcoming, friendly, chatty church. Lovely green outdoor space with picnic table seating area. Outside font. Local history – church display. Tombola, bric-a-brac, clothes rail. Do come!

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode: LN13 0JG

Photo: John Holmes

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Anderby, St Andrew

Anderby, St Andrew*

A small, grade 2 listed building made from ashlar dressings, squared greenstone rubble and a slate & lead roof. The tower and nave stones are inset with key and impost blocks. We still have a weekly Sunday service followed by refreshments, to which everyone is welcome.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday from 11am 
Sunday from 9am

Postcode: PE24 5YF

Photo: Josh Homes

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Addlethorpe, St Nicholas

Addlethorpe, St Nicholas*

15th century ‘Cathedral of the Marsh’ completed around 1423. The church retains most of the original features in a good state of preservation: six carved oak screens, south porch notable for the level of fine detail, both inside and out, with an inscription recording the original benefactor. Medieval ‘angel roof’ adorned with winged angels, green men and other curious carvings. Information display boards around the church. The belfry and tower will be open to visitors, accessed by spiral stair. The tower contains six bells cast in 1770 by Henry Harrison, bellfounder of Barrow on Humber. The bells will be rung throughout both days.

Postcode: PE24 4TA

Photo: T Barker

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-5pm 
Sunday 10am-4.30pm

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Skegness, St Matthew

Skegness, St Matthew

Grade II listed building, built in 1880s with Ancaster stone. Uniquely placed in centre of a roundabout thanks to the 9th Earl of Scarborough. The Earl donated the land for the church when he laid out his plans for the town. He wanted the church to be the focal point of the town and its spiritual centre. Stained-glass window, located in the south aisle depicting St Francis of Assisi, as well as the altar and riddle posts were designed by Sir Ninian Comper. The organ, built by Rushworth and Draper, is recognised as one of the best in the country.

Opening times, 12-13th September:

Saturday 10am-4pm  

Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode: PE25 2AT

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Skegness, St Clement

Skegness, St Clement

Grade II* listed building. Rebuilt in mid-17th century following the floods of 1526 which washed away the original church. Was the Parish church of Skegness until Victorian times when St Matthew was built.

A rare Breeches Bible is on display in a glass case and above the door you will find a sword set into the

stonework.

Parking available and light refreshments

Opening times, 12-13th September:
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday 1pm-3pm

Postcode: PE25 2QH

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