Wold Newton, All Saints

A beautiful Victorian Grade II listed church by James Fowler (1861) sits in a remote and peaceful churchyard above the hamlet, decorated in the High Church style, with statues of a number of saints with a local attachment. A fine example of a Forster and Andrews organ available to play. Lovely Victorian and medieval stained-glass, and a collection of carved masonry from abbeys across Lincolnshire. Accessible by popular walking and cycling routes, car or powered wheelchair support may be available. Light refreshments nearby.

Additional to the brochure

All Saints church Wold Newton will be opening its doors to the sound of folk music as part of their offering for Open Churches weekend.

Folk musician Liam Robinson will be performing a short concert of traditional Lincolnshire music and song at 2pm on Sunday 13th September. Entrance is free but donations to the church are welcome.

Liam is an entertaining and engaging performer, whose informal but informative style has seen him appear at events across the UK, Europe and North America.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 1pm-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: LN8 6BP

Photo: Josh Holmes

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Utterby, St Andrew

Utterby, St Andrew

Founded in the early 12th century, St Andrew’s Church stands as a remarkable testament to centuries of faith, craftsmanship, and community. Partially rebuilt by the monks of the Gilbertine Priory at North Ormsby, the church is constructed from distinctive local ironstone and chalk, giving it a character and heritage that remain proudly visible today.

This year’s festival brings our history to life. In partnership with the village school, we are sharing the fascinating story of our unique connection to the priory and the Gilbertine Order — one of the very few religious orders founded in Lincolnshire.

Opening times: 12-13th September 

Saturday 10am-2pm

Sunday 10am-2pm 

Postcode: LN11 0TH

Photo: L Sprowston

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Tathwell, St Vedast

Tathwell, St Vedast

Built on the highest point in the village, our church commands a view of Tathwell Lake. Enter through a timber-framed porch to discover an interesting mix of Norman, Georgian and Victorian architecture. The Grade II* listed building houses many fascinating monuments to the Hamby and Chaplin families who once owned our village and vast acres of Lincolnshire. The east window commemorates three Chaplin brothers (and includes their weeping mother) and a mid-twentieth century window depicts St Vedast (a rare dedication) and the racehorses bred by the Botterill family, tenants of Tathwell Hall. Guide leaflet available

Opening times 12-13th September

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

Postcode: LN11 9SR

Photo: J Hannan-Briggs

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Swaby, St Nicholas

Swaby, St Nicholas

St Nicholas is a red brick church situated in good walking country. It was built in 1828 on the foundations of a previous church. The organ was obtained from Haugh Manor. The pews are oak with carved ends. The old graveyard has been recently restored. There are many interesting graves. Both church and churchyard are exceptionally tranquil.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: LN13 0BQ

Photo: J Robinson

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Stewton, St Andrew

Stewton, St Andrew

Beautiful quiet country church with Saxon features. Visit our 45-seater building that punches above its weight. The little church was first erected 1000 years ago. A little gem with a big heart. Hear about our contact with a Kenyan village dating from 1966 to the present day. Learn about our continuing projects there. Discover our 50 twinned toilets....Where are they?

Historic tours available. Do the churchyard Quiz. A vibrant reminder that communities, however small, are just as important today as they ever were. Discover gravestones from 1700, and marvel at the contributions made by families in the first World War.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: LN11 8SF

Photo: Copyright LWCS

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South Thoresby, St Andrew

South Thoresby, St Andrew

A red brick Georgian church, built in 1738. It is a Grade II* listed building. It is made up of a west tower, nave and a short chancel with a Venetian-style east window. There are stained glass windows on the north and south walls. We believe these are Victorian. The font is 14th century with graffiti present. The pulpit is 18th century and was originally a three-stacked pulpit. A crypt has been located under the north and south floors of the present church.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: LN13 0AS

Photo: Josh Homes

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Raithby, St Peter

Raithby, St Peter

Church open both days 9am – 6pm, manned 2 – 4pm. Barrel Organ demonstrations between 2 – 4pm. Barrel Organ built into Church 1839, believed the only working example of its kind in Lincolnshire. Three Barrels – 10 Tunes per Barrel. German / Flemish stained glass panels. Church rebuilt in 1839 – Gothic Style.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 9am-6pm;

manned 2pm-4pm

Sunday 9am-6pm;

manned 2pm-4pm

Postcode: LN11 9RR

Photo: Josh Holmes

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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 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-4pm

Sunday 11am-4pm

Postcode: DN36 5QG

Photo: Jack1956 CC BY-SA 2.0

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Legbourne, All Saints

Legbourne, All Saints by J.Hannan-Briggs

Search for medieval graffiti and fragments of glass. Discover Biblical scenes in the ‘Preedy’ stained glass windows. Read about Thomas Madynwell, who died in 1507 and is buried in the South aisle. Listen to extract from ‘Legbourne and Little Cawthorpe Voices’ telling the story of the two villages.

Opening times 12-13th September

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

Postcode: LN11 8LL

Photo: J.Hannan-Briggs CC BY-SA 2.0

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Great Carlton, St John the Baptist

Great Carlton, St John the Baptist*

The Mid Marsh Carltons - comprising Great, Little and Castle Carlton - have a long history with artefacts from CC on display in church dating back to the Neolithic Period.

There will also be displays covering the 21c discovery of a Saxon Island, as well as a range of local historical village documents and maps.

A 10-minute walk away, on the path between GC and LC, there is the graveyard of the now demolished St Edith’s Church, Little Carlton, which is also the location of the Saxon Island.

Opening times 12-13th September:

Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: LN11 8JU

Photo: J Smith

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Grainthorpe, St Clement

Grainthorpe, St Clement

Beautiful, imposing Marshland church, having evolved over 800 years. 

Elements of decorated and perpendicular Gothic styles. A fine medieval brass cross engraved with fantastical fish. Medieval stone altar is a rare survivor of the destructive reformation period. 18th Century graffiti of sailing ships, shoes and hands. 

Come and create your own graffiti in metal!

Opening Times 13th September Only

Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: LN11 7JR

Photo: L R Drinkel

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Fulstow, St Lawrence

Fulstow, St Lawrence

Grade II listed, Early English church standing serenely at the edge of the village. 13th century, restored in 1868. The church lends itself to quiet contemplation and prayer. A medieval shaft of a cross stands in the churchyard.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Postcode: LN11 0XW

Photo: S Lawrence

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Fotherby St Mary

A warm welcome awaits you in the church, which was rebuilt in 1863 under the direction of James Fowler, renowned Louth architect. Photographic displays of village activities and albums showing similar events are available to view. The Church Mice Crafters are creating a range of individually designed kneelers depicting life in the village and locality. The Fotherby Archive, being developed in the Community Room to the right of the extension lobby, provides historic documents to view giving an insight into village organisations, people and places. Our delicious homemade cakes are available to sample while you browse items for sale.

Opening Times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

Post code: LN11 0UH

Photo: credit Stephen Ruffles

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Binbrook, St Mary & St Gabriel

Binbrook, St Mary & St Gabriel*

Designed by James Fowler, the church was consecrated in August 1869 with a dual dedication, replacing the two village churches. It is in an Early English style with a slate roof and decorative ridge tiles. Built in ironstone with a broach spire, and a chancel with a polygonal apse. When RAF Binbrook closed a relationship was maintained with members of 460 SQRAAF. A memorial stained-glass window, commemorating squadrons serving at RAF Binbrook, was placed in the church. There is a Roll of Honour for 460 squadron available to see. A warm welcome awaits visitors to the ‘Cathedral in the Wolds’.

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-3pm 
Sunday 12noon-4pm 

Postcode: LN8 6DL

Photo: Ian S

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South Elkington, All Saints

South Elkington, All Saints

As recorded in the Domesday Book, there has been a church here on this site for over a thousand years. In its gentle Wolds setting, blessed with abundant woods and water, it has been the heart of Christian witness in the area through the centuries. The earliest parts of today’s stone-built church date to the 13th century; at that time it was only nave, south aisle and chancel, with the tower being added in the 15th century, and finally the Victorians carried out extensive refurbishments and introduced the north aisle, organ and vestry.

Opening times 12-13th September:

Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 9am-6pm

Postcode: LN11 0SA

Photo: Louth Deanery

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North Somercotes, St Mary

North Somercotes, St Mary*

Paper angels on display. Craft activities and displays on the theme of ‘Crosses’. Work from schools and community. St Mary’s rabbit trail. Sunday service 11am, Holy Communion. Theme: Crosses and Holy Cross Day

Opening times 12-13th September:
Saturday 12noon-4pm
Sunday 12noon-4pm

Postcode: LN11 7PZ

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Marshchapel, St Mary

Marshchapel, St Mary

A Grade I listed building with magnificent perpendicular architecture and a leaning bell tower. Six bells have recently been installed. The original bells were hung in 1420. The showy reredos may have been rescued. In the Victorian era the chancel was enhanced by angels and each of the pews were carved with their own individual poppy head. There is a face to find and green men bosses in the south aisle roof. There is another green man which can be found following the churchyard trail. Visitors can be sustained by tea and cake.

Opening times 12-13th September:

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday 10am-5pm

Postcode: DN36 5TW

Photo: J Hannah-Briggs 

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Manby, St Mary

Manby, St Mary

Built of ashlar greenstone in late Perpendicular style during Henry VII’s reign. From 1938 associations with the RAF. Served as chapel for the School of Air Warfare until its closure in 1974. Information on display. Cast window from the demolished Missionary College, Burgh representing the Conversion of St Paul. A cushion on the altar table is made from material left over from the Queen Elizabeth II's coronation train. 

Opening times 12-13th September:

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

Postcode: LN11 8HU

Photo: C Gait

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Louth Methodist Church

Louth Methodist Church (image provided by church)

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE: FIRST 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 first weekend. Please support them with a visit. Please also note this church is open on unusual dates: Friday 4th and Saturday 5th September. 

The premises located at the junction of Eastgate and Nichol Hill are ‘Listed Grade II’ Buildings. Originally dating from 1808, numerous extensions and enlargements have taken place over the years.

A very large set of buildings in active use for worship and community activities.

An interesting Wall Sculpture by Noel Black.

An Art Exhibition entitled ‘Our Story, Our Song’ will be staged during the weekend.

Opening Times 4th-5th September

Friday September 4th 10am – 3.30 pm

Saturday September 5th 10am – 3.30 pm

Postcode: LN11 9NQ

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Grimoldby, St Edith

Grimoldby, St Edith

Historic displays. Display of Lincolnshire’s oldest-known surviving and conserved oak carved roof angels. Local arts and crafts. Wool spinning display. Children and adult games.

Opening times 12-13th September:

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12noon-4pm

Postcode: LN11 8SW

Photo: D Hitchborne

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