Waithe - St Martin

St Martin's, with its beautiful square tower, dates back to the 11th century. The building is a fascinating combination of Romanesque work and Victorian Gothic. It was restored exquisitely in 1861 by noted local architect James Fowler for local landowners. The wonderfully colourful interior has elaborately patterned Minton tiles on the floor, walls and reredos, stunning stained glass and a number of monuments to members of the Haigh family. 

Opening Times 6-7th September

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday 10am-5pm

Postcode: DN36 5PR

Photos: copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity.

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North Thoresby, St Helen

North Thoresby, St Helen

Fragment of original Saxon cross used for open air worship before the church was built. 400-year-old Tudor bench ends. Norman stone font with unfinished carving. East window memorial for both World Wars (details in frames on nearby window sills). Display by The North Thoresby History Group. Communion service 10am Sunday; all welcome.

Opening times 6-7th September

Saturday 10am-4pm

Sunday 11am-4pm

Postcode: DN36 5QG

Photo: Jack1956 CC BY-SA 2.0

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Ludborough, St Mary

Ludborough, St Mary by Josh Holmes

Flower festival, cake stall, tombola, tea/coffee available.

Built C1200AD in the English style. East window of the Chancel is a lancet with two lights and the quatrefoil window above them has old stained glass.

There is a double piscina on the south side of the altar and beautiful Early English work on one of the north window sills.

Opening times 6-7th September

Saturday 10am-4pm 

Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: DN36 3SF

Photo: Josh Holmes

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Marshchapel, St Mary

Marshchapel, St Mary

You are most welcome to visit ‘The Cathedral of the Marshes’.

A Grade 1 listed church. A fine example of perpendicular architecture.

The bells were hung in 1420. Three new bells were added in 2024. 

134 intricately carved, all different, pew heads (one face) and Chancel Angels are woodwork gems. Green men roof bosses and memorials intrigue.

A Ramshorn sheep gargoyle can be found looking down on the peaceful churchyard, which, trail guide in hand, can complete your visit.

Opening times 6-7th September:

Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday 9am-5pm

Postcode: DN36 5TW

Photo: J Hannah-Briggs 

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