Over 85 historic churches and chapels to visit in 2025 on 6th & 7th and 13th & 14th September.
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| Yarburgh, St John (Image Churches Conservation Trust) |
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| Scamblesby with Cawkwell, St Martin* |
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| Scamblesby with Cawkwell, St Martin* |
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| Scamblesby with Cawkwell, St Martin* |
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| Goulceby, All Saints by Angela Montague |
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| Utterby, St Andrew |
St Andrew’s Church is a Grade II* listed building, originally founded on this site in 1220. The current structure dates from the early 14th century, with additions made in the 15th century.
The surrounding churchyard features a number of interesting monuments, A historic stone causeway connects the churchyard’s west gate to a 14th century packhorse bridge, which is a scheduled monument.
Inside the church, visitors can also view an exhibition of hand-embroidered kneelers. These were lovingly crafted by ladies from the village over a 12-year period, more than 20 years ago, as a celebration of community and heritage.
Opening times: 6-7th September
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| Tathwell, St Vedast |
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| Stewton, St Andrew |
A little gem with a big heart, captured by Hornby, with massive outreach. Discover the toilets twinned with the church (and the story behind it).
Visit our 45-seater building that punches above its weight. The little church in the Hornby layouts is modelled on our building which was first erected 1000 years ago. It still is a vibrant reminder that communities, however small, are just as important today as they ever were.
Find out about the ongoing connection with a remote area in Kenya. Discover gravestones from 1700, and marvel at the contributions made by families in the first World War.
Opening times 6-7th September
Saturday 10am-4pm
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| Raithby, St Peter |
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| Little Cawthorpe - St Helen by David Wright |
This charming Victorian church with its vibrant stained glass and elegant spire is in the style of the early fourteenth century. It was considered to be a model for parishes of modest means.
Built in red brick with contrasting bands of black brick, St Helen & stands on a mound near the centre of an attractive village.
Opening Times 6-7 September
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| Legbourne, All Saints by J.Hannan-Briggs |
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| Haugham - All Saints by Ashley Taylor (Push Creativity) |
Opening Times 6-7 September
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| Great Carlton, St John the Baptist* |
Within Great Carlton village, screened behind trees with a long drive, described in The King's England (1949) "... as having an approach unsurpassed in all Lincolnshire," leading to the car park.
The Mid Marsh Carltons, comprising Great, Little and Castle Carlton, have a long history with catalogued artefacts from CC on display in church dating back to the Neolithic Period. There will also be a display covering the 21st century discovery of a Saxon Island in LC called the Mystery in the Marsh and a display on the Mid Marsh Churches and Chapels.
A 10-minute walk away, on the path between GC and LC, there is the award winning graveyard of the now demolished St Edith’s Church, Little Carlton which is also the location of the Saxon Island.
On Sunday we have a service of Holy Communion at 9:30 am and visitors are most welcome to join us for the service and light refreshments afterwards.
Opening times 6-7th September:
Saturday 10am–5pm
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| Grainthorpe, St Clement* |
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| Fulstow, St Lawrence |
St Lawrence’s has 13th century origins and evidence of this can be seen on the walls. Restoration took place in 1868. The church lost its tower through collapse in the 1720s and only one bell remains in the Victorian bellcote.
The shaft of a medieval cross stands in the churchyard. Two medieval effigies are in the porch. St Lawrence’s is situated serenely at the edge of the village and is ideal for quiet prayer and contemplation.
Opening times 6-7th September
Saturday 9am - 5pm
St. Mary’s, a James Fowler Church was rebuilt and reopened in 1863. The main benefactor was Everitt Allenby. His portrait is to be found in the church and his burial tomb is close to the south wall, in the churchyard. The new tapestry kneelers will be on display, demonstrating the work of the Church Mice Crafters who have expertly designed and crafted them, reflecting the life of the village and highlighting focal points within the parish. Photographs on a display board show how they are constructed. The Fotherby Archive, also found in the church, will be available to view.
Opening Times 6-7th September
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Post code: LN11 0UH
Photo: credit Stephen Ruffles
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| Covenham St Mary, St Mary* |
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| South Elkington, All Saints |
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| Manby, St Mary |
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| Grimoldby, St Edith |
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| Alvingham, St Adelwold* |
