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Horsington, All Saints

Horsington, All Saints (photo supplied by church)

 

All Saints’ Church, Horsington, rebuilt in 1860, is a striking Victorian church at the heart of the village. Inside, discover a vivid stained-glass East window and memorials that tell real stories – including Colonel Bonar Millet Deare, who died at the Battle of Laing’s Nek in 1881, leading one of the last actions in which the British regimental colours were carried into battle. The church will be open for visitors to explore, with displays highlighting its history, craftsmanship and the lives connected to it. Step inside and uncover the stories behind the names.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode LN10 5EX

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Wickenby, St Peter & St Lawrence

Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence
(photo David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

Contains wonderful medieval artefacts: rare 14th century stained glass, a scratch sundial, an imposing 14th century church door with ancient ironwork, fascinating carved stone heads. Themed exhibition on local history information. 


Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Postcode: LN3 5AB

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West Ashby, All Saints

West Ashby All Saints *

Oscar Wilde came to the church whilst visiting his uncle, the vicar, but Oscar soon fell out with his relative over theology and quickly escaped back to London on the train!

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm

Postcode: LN9 5PU

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Thimbleby, St Margaret


Thimbleby St Margaret (church's own photo),


Detailed exhibition from14th century; photograph of 18th century church; details of reconstruction of beautiful new spire and tower, completed in 2018. Exhibition also describes faulty construction of church plus descriptions of thatched 16th century cottages linked to Jamestown, Virginia, USA. Chalice used at monthly service dates c1550 and thought to have been given by Queen Mary (1553-1558) who had living of Thimbleby within her gift. When St Margarets was rebuilt in 1879 it contained no stained glass. Beautiful memorial windows were constructed in 1920, 1973 and 1975. Reredos depicts Last Supper. Hand-sewn quilt presented to church by lady in Nebraska USA.

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday 9am–5pm

Postcode: LN9 5RE

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Snelland, All Saints

Snelland, All Saints*

Beautiful, atmospheric church dates back to the 12th century. Contains beautiful carved stone medieval faces and a rare lepers window that enabled succour to be passed to those with leprosy who had to stay outside the church. Ancient sundial on south elevation. Thomas Retford, vicar, courageously gave his life in the Lincolnshire Rising. 

Snelland, All Saints Leper's Window*

Snelland, All Saints*

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm

Postcode: 
LN3 5AA

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Revesby, St Lawrence

Revesby St Lawrence by Ashley Taylor*

Photo by Ashley Taylor*

This elegant Grade II listed Anglican church, which seats 200 parishioners, was built in the decorated style during the late 19th century on the site of a previous church built during the early 18th century. That church was built on the site of an even earlier church, dating back to the Norman era. The church has close connections with Sir Joseph Banks. Along with the original Joseph Banks Banner is a specially commissioned framed embroidery, which will be on display alongside a display kindly loaned by the Sir Joseph Banks Centre, Horncastle. 

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday  10am–3pm

Postcode: PE22 7NA

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Rand, St Oswald



Rand, St Oswald*

St Oswald’s is surrounded by a deserted medieval village site. Containing a surprising number of notable monuments, in brass and stone, dating from the 14th- 16th centuries. Outstanding is a rare coped stone coffin lid from between 10th and 12th centuries. Information on church history, brass rubbing, cake stall. Interesting memorials from WWI to be seen. 
Rand, St Oswald* monuments



Rand, St Oswald brasses*

Rand, St Oswald coffin lid* 

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm

Postcode: 
LN8 5NJ

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Mareham le Fen, St Helen

Mareham le Fen, St Helen (church's own photo)

Fine greenstone Grade II listed, dating from the 13th century and partially rebuilt in 1879. The south door is 14th century and the south isle 15th century. Inside is the gravestone of James Roberts, who accompanied Sir Joseph Banks and Captain James Cook on the first voyage around the world. An illustrated guide is available, which details the various features and artefacts found in the church, including an illuminated scroll which commemorates all the men of the village, who served in the great war and those who gave their lives.

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm 

Postcode: PE22 7QU

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Mareham on the Hill, All Saints

Mareham on the Hill, All Saints (photo by Philip Stainton)

Interesting exhibition of the History of the Church and surrounding villages over time, containing stories and pictures. The church has recently undergone renovation to the internal East Wall, along with the replacement of all three windows, completed during the summer of 2023. 

Mareham on the Hill (photo by David Montague)

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday 9am–5pm

Postcode: LN9 6PQ

Photo: exterior image by church (Philip Stainton) 

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Langton by Wragby, St Giles

Langton by Wragby*

Langton by Wragby is famous as the birthplace of Stephen Langton, who was Archbishop of Canterbury and the principle architect of Magna Carta. Stained glass window dedicated to him in the church. Displays on Stephen Langton, Magna Carta and local history.


Langton by Wragby*

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday 11am–5pm

Postcode:
LN8 5PX

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Horncastle, St Mary

Horncastle St Mary's (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)

St Mary’s is a large town centre church with a well-documented history, historical scythes possibly from the Lincolnshire Rising, Civil War History, connections with the local Dymoke Family who serve as the King’s Champion. There are beautiful stained glass windows, carved angels and 100 embroidered kneelers. There is a thriving bookstall and light refreshments will be available. On Saturday, there is a town market and local shops open.
Parking is available at local supermarkets and The Wong.

The Lady Chapel (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)

The guilded angels in the nave roof (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)

Families welcome (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)


Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 12noon–4pm

Postcode: LN9 5HW

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Holton cum Beckering, All Saints

Holton cum Beckering All Saints*

The church dates to the 13th century. Exquisite stained glass, a very rare and beautiful mosaic and marble reredos, a carved rood screen and painted chancel ceiling. In 1259 its former vicar became Bishop of London. 

Holton cum Beckering All Saints*

Holton cum Beckering All Saints*

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10pm–4pm

Postcode: LN8 5NG
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High Toynton, St John the Baptist

High Toynton, St John the Baptist (early June 2025)

We are a Doubly Thankful Village: one of 15 churches in England and Wales where all soldiers returned home in both wars. An I POINT has been recently installed. Use the QR Code or tablet device in church to gain access to a wealth of fascinating facts. Learn about our social history, about the soldiers who fought, about wildlife in the graveyard and what happened after the tower collapsed 6 years ago, as well as related games and quizzes.

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 9.30am–4pm
Sunday 9.40am–4pm

Postcode: LN9 6NN

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Hameringham, All Saints




Dating from 1200, although, after the nave collapsed in 1893, heavily restored by Hodgson Fowler, a local Victorian architect. Walls are of sandstone; pews and altar are Victorian. 15th century octagonal font is of particular interest, having cusped panels containing shields and a pedestal with traceried panels and figures. Pulpit features original hour glass in its stand. To the east of the doorway is a pointed piscina believed to be 12th century. Various marks on the walls are attributed to sword sharpening and musket fire dating from the Battle of Winceby; the site of the battlefield is close by. West window features a stained-glass tribute to 2nd Lieutenant John Kenneth Brice Smith, who died on September 11th 1915 of wounds received at the Bluff.





Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode: LN9 6PE

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Greetham, All Saints



Greetham, All Saints*

Set on one of the highest points of the Lincolnshire Wolds, All Saint’s Church Greetham is built of greenstone with original Norman stonework. the Tower and bell-cote were restored in 1863. The charming gate leads through a short avenue of trees to the porch entrance. The stained glass windows are beautiful and the church has retained its wooden pews. This is a small church with impressive proportions. In 1901, the church was extensively restored and rebuilt by kind generosity of the Dennis family.

Greetham, All Saints*

Greetham, All Saints*

Greetham, All Saints*

Greetham, All Saints, reredos*

 Opening times 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm

Postcode: 
LN9 6NT

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 https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/explore-churches/all-saints-greetham

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Goulceby, All Saints

Goulceby, All Saints by Angela Montague

A small village church, restored recently. A community hub as well as a church. A Harvest Festival service will be held on Sunday morning, 10am – 11am. All visitors
welcome to attend. There will be an exhibition of photos of the church, past
and present, with some local history.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 8am-6pm
Sunday 8am-6pm

Postcode: LN11 9UA

Photo: Angela Montague

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Fulletby - St Andrew

Fulletby St Andrew*

Nestled in the centre of the village, St Andrew’s dates back to at least the 14th Century, was rebuilt in 1705 and restored c.1857 by Maughan and Fowler and is now Grade II listed. The church is constructed of local Spilsby sandstone, with roofs of natural slate and contains a 12th century stone sedilia. Fulletby’s famous son Henry Winn, Victorian poet and historian, is celebrated with an
information board in the church.

Fulletby St Andrew*
Fulletby St Andrew*

Opening times  5-6th September
Saturday dawn–dusk
Sunday dawn–dusk

Postcode: 
LN9 6JY

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https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/explore-churches/st-andrew-fulletby

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Coningsby, St Michael

Coningsby, St Michael (church's own image)

Imposing church with a rather unique one-handed clock on the tower. The chancel roof is painted with stars. 

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am–4pm

Postcode: 
LN4 4RA

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Burgh on Bain, St Helen


Burgh on Bain, St Helen (church's own photograph)

11th century with Norman tower and arch. Major restoration 1871 by the Fox family of Girsby Manor, including stained glass in memory of the family. Church clock presented to village by the family in appreciation of the WWI efforts. 17th century wooden lectern, greatly admired by Pevsner, and two substantial marble monuments, commemorating the 18th century lords of the manor. Teas, coffee and home-made cakes. Display of local historical information. 

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10.30am - 4pm
Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

Postcode: LN8 6JY

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Bucknall, St Margaret


Bucknall, St Margaret (church's own photograph)

St. Margaret’s Church, Bucknall, dates in part to the Norman period and was restored by local architect James Fowler in 1875. Though small, it is full of character. This year’s theme, Life’s Big Moments, explores the milestones that shape us — beginnings, commitments, celebrations and farewells. Through displays of weddings, baptisms, funerals and the seasons of the Christian year, discover how the Church has marked life for generations. Refreshments and a tombola will be available, with proceeds supporting our roof replacement fund.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm

Postcode: LN10 5DT

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