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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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Toynton All Saints, All Saints

Toynton All Saints, All Saints*

The Church of All Saints is a distinctive parish church, early in origin and later enveloped in elegant Georgian brickwork, reflecting centuries of worship and community life. Visitors can explore its west tower, 13th-century nave arcades, and a 14th-century octagonal font. The peaceful churchyard includes early gravestones and a Commonwealth War Grave.
During the Festival weekend, visitors are warmly invited to spend time in quiet reflection. The surrounding area offers beautiful walks, and well-behaved dogs are welcome, making it an ideal stop for those enjoying the countryside.

 Postcode: PE23 5AE

Opening Times, 5-6th September:
Saturday 9.30am-6pm 
Sunday 9.30am-6pm 
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Skendleby, St Peter & St Paul

Skendleby, St Peter & St Paul*

Lovely view over the Wolds landscape. The church has fine stained glass windows, in particular the west Ascension window. In the chancel, original Medieval aumbry and piscina. War memorial in nave.

Opening times 5-6th September
Saturday 11am-5pm 
Sunday 11am-5pm 

Postcode: PE23 4NR

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Raithby, Wesley's Chapel

Raithby Wesley's Chapel*

This oldest Methodist place of worship in Lincolnshire, dedicated by John Wesley, was constructed by his close friend Robert Carr Brackenbury. Accessed via a double-curving stone staircase, the wonderfully atmospheric building will host a display ‘The Brackenburys and the World-wide Parish’ describing the ministry in the British Isles and Channel Isles of Brackenbury, the landowner who provided this little building and became a missionary for the movement. His widow, Sarah, continued his work, funding missionaries to South Africa and Fiji. On Saturday morning c11.00 am Revd Alan Robson will talk about Wesley Hymns, the subject of an additional exhibition.

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

Postcode: PE23 4DW

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Partney, St Nicholas

Partney, St Nicholas*

Matthew Flinders married Ann in 1801. Ancient cross stands in the churchyard. Ancient oak trees. Beautiful stained glass window in memory of Rev Field Flowers. Refreshments – tea, coffee, cakes. Bric-a-Brac. History of St Nicholas Church and recipe books available to purchase.

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

Postcode: PE23 4PQ

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Old Bolingbroke, St Peter & St Paul


Old Bolingbroke St Peter & St Paul. Drone image by Ashley Taylor for the National Churches Trust


The National Churches Trust winner in two categories (England & Overall UK) for community-led volunteer initiatives. Heritage Lottery fabric restorations. Lying directly opposite Bolingbroke Castle, birthplace of Henry IV. Medieval graffiti, relics of original paintwork, working belltower, grave of Susannah Flinders, Henry lV & Civil War exhibitions. 

See & hear our now fully restored 1910 historic pipe organ, complete with hand pump mechanisms. 

Visit the restored former Gas House, now a heritage exhibition centre, telling Old Bolingbroke’s stories and watch the video around the rescue of our historic church. Short guided tours available.


Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am-4.30pm
Sunday 10am-4.30pm

Postcode: PE23 4HH

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Bell ropes

Medieval graffiti on the font

Tower at Old Bolingbroke.

Stained glass at Old Bolingbroke

The churchyard at Old Bolingbroke
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Mavis Enderby, St Michael

Mavis Enderby, St Michael

Set in a tranquil churchyard, surrounded by lovely views, the church which is Grade II* listed is mainly of 14th and 15th century origin (and was largely rebuilt in the 19th Century). The church has many fascinating monuments, including medieval carved wooden angels originally from St. James in Louth. The church also contains beautiful stained glass windows and the remains of a 14th century churchyard cross which stands in the graveyard.

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 11am–4pm
Sunday 11am–4pm
Postcode: PE23 4EF

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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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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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*photo by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for the National Churches Trust - Explore Churches website
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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. 
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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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Minting, St Andrew


Minting appears in the Domesday book and is the site of a priory linked to the French Abbey of St Benedict on Loire. The church was rebuilt in 1863, although the chancel is mainly original. It contains the remains of two naively carved stone slabs found in the churchyard and are believed to date to the 13th century. Minting is a ‘thankful village’ and we have commemorative plaques remembering all those who safely returned from WW1. St Andrew’s continues to be a place of worship with one service per month, as well as annual Harvest and Christmas services. Displays of local history and live music played during the festival. Postcode LN9 5RS


Opening Times: 7-8th September
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

Postcode: LN9 5RS


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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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*photo by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity, for the West Lindsey Churches Festival

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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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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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Ashby Puerorum, St Andrew

St Andrew, Ashby Puerorum by Dave Hitchborne

Delightful Grade II listed church with outstanding views of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It houses a 3cwt tenor bell from around 1150, believed to be the oldest in England. Historic links to Bishop Oliver Sutton (1280-1299), when the living was appropriated to provide an endowment for the boy choristers of Lincoln Cathedral, hence the name Ashby Puerorum (Ashby of the boys). The church was restored in 1850-1878 by Ewan Christian, and the windows are from that time. Mounted on the south side are several 16th century brasses to members of the Littlebury family Stainsby.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday dawn-dusk
Sunday dawn-dusk

Postcode: LN9 6QU

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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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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 Betjemen 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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